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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Mercy or Murder?
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 11, 1987
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
TV Movie, Drama
Original Title
Mercy or Murder?
Production Companies
MGM Television
Director
Steve Gethers
Description
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.
