Murder in Mind (2001)
S01E04 Mercy
Episode Overview
The symptoms are harrowing, the diagnosis is jarring, and the prospect of a prolonged, painful death looms large. How many of us would choose a swift and painless departure instead? The controversial topic of euthanasia lies at the heart of Mercy, as Dr. Collins, a rural physician married for three decades, supports his wife Margaret in her quest for assisted suicide. After what they initially believe to be a simple flu, their lives are shattered by the revelation that Margaret has a rare degenerative brain condition. Faced with the certainty of a slow and agonizing decline, she decides to end her life and seeks her husband's help. To the authorities, he may be seen as a criminal, while to the community, Dr. Collins is viewed as a hero. But what is the real story?
