
Mercy or Murder?
TV Movie · Drama
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.
Top Cast


Robert Young
Robert Young
Roswell Gilbert
Robert Young
Roswell Gilbert


Frances Reid
Frances Reid
Emily Gilbert
Frances Reid
Emily Gilbert


Eddie Albert
Eddie Albert
Joe Varon
Eddie Albert
Joe Varon


Marshall Colt
Marshall Colt
Hancock
Marshall Colt
Hancock


Michael Learned
Michael Learned
Skipper
Michael Learned
Skipper
Alex Panas
Alex Panas
Dr. Fredman
Alex Panas
Dr. Fredman
Barry Hober
Barry Hober
Gulkin
Barry Hober
Gulkin
Joe Petrullo
Joe Petrullo
Magnano
Joe Petrullo
Magnano
Roger Pretto
Roger Pretto
Dr. Hidalgo
Roger Pretto
Dr. Hidalgo
Jerry Hotchkiss
Jerry Hotchkiss
John Klinker
Jerry Hotchkiss
John Klinker
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