If Someone Had Known is a 1995 American crime drama television film based on a true story, directed by Eric Laneuville. It was released on Monday, May 1, 1995 on NBC.

Plot

Katie Liner is the 18-year-old daughter of Jack Liner, a powerful police officer. At one of his benefit parties, she meets Jimmy Pettit, a man in his early twenties she soon starts dating. Initially, he seems to be the perfect guy; he is well-educated, respectful, polite, popular, and has no records with the police. None-the-less, Jack is not sure about Jimmy, and he is not enthusiastic when he finds out that Katie is soon engaged. In a short period of time, Katie and Jimmy are married, and she gives birth to a son that they name Jamie.