Mercy or Murder? 37 years old
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.
Credits
Mercy or Murder? Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Michael Learned She was 47, now 85 years old | as Skipper |
| Robert Young He was 79, 91 years old when he died | as Roswell Gilbert |
| Eddie Albert He was 80, 99 years old when he died | as Joe Varon |
| Marshall Colt He was 38, now 76 years old | as Hancock |
| Arnie Ross | as Scheff |
| Frances Reid She was 72, 95 years old when she died | as Emily Gilbert |
Mercy or Murder? Crew
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Mercy or Murder? (37 years)
- Release day: Sunday, January 11, 1987
- Runtime: 90 minutes