Mercy or Murder?
Roswell and Emily Gilbert were married for fifty-one years, but for the eight final years of their marriage Emily suffered from Alzheimer's disease and the bone disease osteoporosis. Often in pain, Emily begged to die. In March 1985, 75-year-old Roswell shot Emily in the head. He said it was an act of mercy, but he was tried for murder and convicted as the nation debated euthanasia.Roswell and Emily Gilbert were married for fifty-one years, but for the eight final years of their marriage Emily suffered from Alzheimer's disease and the bone disease osteoporosis. Often in pain, Emily begged to die. In Marc... Read more
Starring Robert Young, Frances Reid, Eddie Albert, Marshall Colt, Michael Learned, Alex Panas, Barry Hober, Joe Petrullo, Roger Pretto, Jerry Hotchkiss
Watch "Mercy or Murder?" on Amazon released in 1987. It's a drama and comedy movie, and has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 from Imdb which is usually fine for this kind of movie, and is currently only available for purchase or rent.