Mercy or Murder?

Mercy or Murder?

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.

Release Date

January 11, 1987

Status

Released

Original Title

Mercy or Murder?

Runtime

1h 30min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

MGM Television