i hope she has a relationship with her son now and can find peace and happiness she so deserves. It wouldnt make sense for them to show their true colors! I liked Dennis and I am sorry that his life ended the way it did, but I do believe Donna loved him very much but there comes a point that you need out and cant get out because it comes down to her or himwhat would you do? therfore those involved in this case whom are still alive need to be charged, and put to a slow painfull death for the wrongfull conviction because the corrupt cops in the united states are to chicken shit to take responsability for there actions, therefore if a cop is corrupt, then he needs to die by hanging or by a fireing squad using 60 caliber machine guns. Theyre tow sides of the same coin IMO because they place false limiaions on women in the eyes of the world. However, it appears that you do not believe any woman is the victim of domestic violence unless it is witnessed by another. My world was terror. Donna never sought medical treatment because she never had to. for all the hell he had put me thru. Isnt that enough? The Smith-Johnson portrayal of the Yaklich courtship is flatly unbelievable; Smith appears much too chic and socially at opposite ends to fall for a greaseball like Johnsons weightlifter. I DO believe that Donna was abused. Sad to see a police officer could have helped but did nothing! And shameful. I have read the comments and agree that no one knows what goes on in anothers house. p.s. Thanks for your help! she ended up marrying him-she was only 16 or 17 when they met- and put up with hi crap for 14 years and 2 kids b4 she finally left him.me and her are great friends now and it helps us to cope with the horror he brought us. Vanessa did not testify on donnas behalf in fact she wanted to testify against her but was not allowed cause of her age at the time. they have people who say they seen the marks on her face. If you ask me, he got EXACTLY WHAT HE DESERVED!!! The main thing some kids do remember what has happened and some do not remember any of it. In the real story as told on the ID Channel's true crime series "Evil Stepmother," Donna Yaklich allegedly, both physically & verbally, abused her stepchildren, especially the youngest, which was her 5 year old stepdaughter. Vanessa states that Dennis asked if we wanted to live with my dads family, what a joke. I really got a beating that night. I can empathized with Donna, and at the same time with the kids. They contain the WHOLE story.not just the abuse scenario concoted by Donnas legal advisors. First, you said she was never abused and then you say not too many people saw the bruises. What ever happened to Donna yaklich? - Answers I never wish for anybody to perish because change can come within.I wish Donna the best of luck in her new life! She had been in that chair before, but this time there was reason to believe her parole might be approved. I was married to a police lieutenant for 5 years and I was abused horrendously by him and so was our daughter. Donna told me in October that dad asked for a divorce and would file after the new year because he wanted us to have nice holidays. Donna was desperate to have him killed; not to protect herself, rather to profit from his death. Having been a victim of domestic violence, it would be easy for me to side with Donna, but I cannot do that in this situation. I did. I also know there are always options other than murder. It's official: Jamal Murray, Nuggets are in Phoenix's heads now. Well the night before she put my hair in sponge curlersOMG..my hair was out of control and I was so upset. The Truth About Sasha Obama Is No Big Secret Anymore - ZergNet. He took my youngest son from me but I did finally got him back. Sure enough he saw the car and made him pull over. Speaking in opposition to Donna Yaklichs parole was Vanessa Yak lich, daughter of Dennis and Barbara Yaklich. She was beloved mother of Maria Ahern (Thomas), Beverly Varnay and Christine Yaklich-Miller; grandmother of Jesse Ecker God bless you Lindsay, your mom is at peace and is watching over you. In order to survive family violence, one must make friends with denial. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. The premeditation of this murder is what got her 20 yrs. Mainly because if she does not find a positive and effective way to move on, the rest of her life will suffer. Year should not be greater than current year. I didnt even go around family or people that I used to. So, with all this, I have NO opinion on the case at all the movie was so fabricated, we may never know the truth. Yes, he was a cop we feared being arrested by Dennis Yaklich. Poor Donnashe just couldnt winthat bd deserved to diei was married to an abusive man (he abused me physically & emotionally) & i had the good fortune to be able to leave him because i know eventually he would have either injured me seriously or worsei think Donna got a raw deal all the way around but i know one thingim in her corner all the wayGod bless you, Donna. Disgusting. HonestlyI am sorry I reacted too soon. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. His life was taken because he was going to divorce my step-mother and not because she was the victim of abuse.I never feared my father nor did I observe any abuse, whether it be psychological or physical, perpetrated by him. My grandparents were going to tell my father about this. Barbara Yaklich Panel: Yaklich death suspicious Barbara Yaklich Death Suspicious Task force to investigate 1977 death 1977 Case Reopened in Death of CO Detective's Wife Yaklich task force nearing completion Pueblo death investigation may wrap up soon Details of Yaklich task force released Death Investigation Of Police Officer's Wife Inconclusive Since her release to the intense supervision program, Donna Yaklich has become employed by a nonprofit in the Denver area and has completed anger-management programs. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. At the very last, I knew if I did not get out he would in fact kill me. Failed to delete flower. Try again later. The REAL Donna Yaklich Story I finally decided it was better to run and take my chances. He always checked in with my mother and grandmother at their place of business to make sure they were safe as they had to work late evenings. Otherwise the law states that every person is presumed innocent. what happened to donna yaklich son - hebasanmakine.com I am still alive but suffer post traumatic stress disorder and so does my daughter. Fingering several snapshots of her father with her and her siblings, Vanessa said his murder didnt have to happen. I know I cant remember that far back. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Had he been using steroids these would have been found in his system during his autopsy. Now, two other medical examiners reviewed the same evidence and cited that the death was suspicious. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Ha! Husband-killer goes to halfway house Yaklich set to be released to halfway house Later that morning, my two older brothers took me to our grandparents home. Some say Dennis was kind and nice. Dennis was a very nice man and truly respected in the community. Viewer impatience with Smiths mind-numbingly foolish homemaker is almost as great as the repulsion for Johnsons hulking, gun-happy husband. This man also had epolepsy adn often did not take his meds so he could get the attention that he thought he deserved for being handicapped, and i want to say that not all hadicapped people are like this. my heart goes to donna!! This, in and of itself, is wrong. I guess she only believes her dad and she cant or wont believe the facts that he physically and mentally abused her mom. You want people to stop passing judgement on Dennis (even though he is also a suspect in his first wifes murder) and you nonchalantly act as though Donna could not have possibly been abused by Dennis because she did not shoot him or plan an escape. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Personally, I believe you are either related to Dennis or a friend of his.