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Mercy or Murder?

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Mercy or Murder?

0.0

1h 30m

1987

Synopsis

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.

Director

Steve Gethers

TV MovieDrama

alzheimer's diseasemercy killing

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Cast & Crew

Robert Young

Robert Young

as Roswell Gilbert

Frances Reid

Frances Reid

as Emily Gilbert

Eddie Albert

Eddie Albert

as Joe Varon

Marshall Colt

Marshall Colt

as Hancock

Michael Learned

Michael Learned

as Skipper

Alex Panas

as Dr. Fredman

Barry Hober

as Gulkin

Joe Petrullo

as Magnano

Roger Pretto

as Dr. Hidalgo

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