A married couple, Roswell and Emily Gilbert, spent 51 years together before Emily's final 8 years were marked by Alzheimer's disease and osteoporosis. As her condition worsened, Emily begged to be allowed to die, often in great pain. In 1985, Roswell, 75 years old at the time, shot Emily in the head, claiming it was an act of mercy. However, he was later tried and convicted of murder, sparking a national debate about euthanasia.
Mercy or Murder?
A heart-wrenching portrayal of a 51-year marriage, where the spouses face the cruel reality of Alzheimer's and osteoporosis, as Emily's relentless pain culminates in a poignant plea for a peaceful end.
