Unfortunately, Jeremy turned violent, and Phyllis was forced to kill him in self-defense.

Phyllis had a rare moment of pure maternal instinct and elected to plead guilty instead of fighting the charges.

She wrote, “FREE.

Michelle Stafford posing

But remember #iamnotphyllis #shekilledamaninselfdefense #yesiknowjameshydeishot #thatwasasevenpagemonologue #showmercy #didthebesticould.”

However, fans of “Y&R” aren’t exactly showing the mercy she asked for.

One fan wrote, “It’s sickening that Phyllis has never ever paid for any of crimes.

Michelle Stafford posing

The writing is very messed up.

Community service & probation is not truly paying for your crimes.

It is more like detention.

At least Lily did more than a year in jail for killing Hilary.”