Movie: Mercy or Murder?

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Robert Young
Robert Young

Roswell Gilbert

Frances Reid
Frances Reid

Emily Gilbert

Eddie Albert
Eddie Albert

Joe Varon

Marshall Colt
Marshall Colt

Hancock

Michael Learned
Michael Learned

Skipper

Alex Panas
Alex Panas

Dr. Fredman

Barry Hober
Barry Hober

Gulkin

Joe Petrullo
Joe Petrullo

Magnano

Roger Pretto
Roger Pretto

Dr. Hidalgo

Jerry Hotchkiss
Jerry Hotchkiss

John Klinker

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    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.

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    1987-01-11

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