Mercy or Murder?

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 11, 1987

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

MGM Television

Cast

Arnie Ross,Jerry Hotchkiss,Eddie Albert,Barry Hober,Michael Learned,Joe Petrullo,Roger Pretto,Robert Young,Alex Panas,Frances Reidand 1 more

Director

Steve Gethers

Writer

Steve Gethers

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0093526