She Made Them Do It

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She Made Them Do It
Directed by Grant Harvey
Starring
Original release
Network Lifetime
ReleaseDecember 2012 (2012-12)

She Made Them Do It is a Canadian telefilm based on the true story of American murderer Sarah Jo Pender. It was directed by Grant Harvey and stars Jenna Dewan-Tatum, Mackenzie Phillips and Steve Bacic. It premiered on the Lifetime Network in December 2012. [1]

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Plot

In Indiana, Sarah Jo Pender, a student, is sent to prison after her two roommates were murdered by her boyfriend Rick. She claims her innocence. After one of her appeals is denied, she escapes with the help of Prison Guard Scott Spitler and her friend Jamie Long. The Marshall Sean Harlan unsuccessfully pursues her and has to rely on the help of TV show America's Most Wanted. After Pender is captured by local police officers, he picks her up and drives her back to prison.

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