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Is mercy killing a viable option?

By Zawadi Lompisha

It was not clear why the 65-year-old woman was in the intensive care unit, but a few weeks ago, John Wise, her husband of 45 years, walked into the ICU with a concealed gun and shot and killed her. It is thought to be a mercy killing and Wise will be arraigned in court soon for attempted murder.

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