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Issues: Mercy Killing and Allowing to Die The case of Roswell Gilbert, who says he shot his wife because she was suffering from Alzheimer's disease and osteoporosis, is used to examine the subject of mercy killing. Analysis presented by The Order of [Dominican] Preachers. The Carol Carr Family Fund The Fund requests monetary and other support for Carol Carr, who killed two of her sons, both of whom had Huntington's disease. United Press International - "Nurse sentenced for killing patients" A French court sentenced nurse Christine Malevre to 10 years in prison for killing six seriously ill patients. Voice of America News - "Trial Reopens Euthanasia Debate in France" Christine Malevre's case sparks discussion about assisted dying in France. Casper Star-Tribune - "Casper attorney chose his own 'final exit'" An article about Jim Fagan, who suffered from emphysema, and his determination to hasten his death. Vassar Quarterly - "Fighting for Death with Dignity" An article about Barbara Coombs Lee, president of the Compassion in Dying Federation. The Age - "Loving man helped wife die, court told" Alexander Maxwell stands trial after admitting to police that he helped his wife, who suffered from breast cancer, die. New Zealand Herald - "David Hill: A way to beat disintegration and ugliness" A regional writer endorses legislation to legalize assisted dying and counters opponents' claims. Sydney Morning Herald - "Euthanasia lobbyist to fight attempted murder charge" Australian physician and right to die advocate, Andrew Hollo, has been charged with attempted murder for his care of Elise Herrman. Herald-Sun - "Mercy killer escapes jail" Elie Bendayan hastened the death of his wife, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease. His sentence of two years was suspended by a French court. |
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