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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.
The Observer - "A Beautiful Life - and a Beautiful Death"
An opponent of hastened dying tells the story of an assisted death, and may have changed his mind on the subject.
Guardian Unlimited - "Nurses' leader backs bill to aid euthanasia"
Karen Sanders, Chair of the Ethics Forum of the Royal College of Nursing in England, endorses assisted dying legislation.
Vassar Quarterly - "Fighting for Death with Dignity"
An article about Barbara Coombs Lee, president of the Compassion in Dying Federation.
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.
Daytona Beach News-Journal - "Man who shot wife in 'mercy killing' avoids jail"
Leo Visco shot his wife, Eva, who suffered from chronic pain and a number of debilitating conditions. He admitted his action to police, and later, his five-year prison sentence was suspended.
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.
Guardian Unlimited - "A dignified death"
Hazel Curry describes the life, illness, and hastened death of her mother, Elizabeth, who suffered from motor neuron disease.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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