Just to add my bit....
A few weeks ago there was a news report about a home invasion turned self-defense killing in which a man broke into this woman's home brandishing a claw hammer, and she proceded to tear into him, killing the hammer-waving intruder with her BARE HANDS. It was discovered later that her ex-husband had hired this man to kill his ex-wife.
My thoughts:
1. This is one BAD broad.
2. No wonder the ex hired someone to do the deed - he knew what said contract killer would be facing.
3. Any hope for reconciliation in this marriage?...... hee