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Mercy Killing or Murder?

murderDid an elderly man murder his wife or 33 years, or was it an act of mercy? Family and consumer studies associate professor Sonia Salari has studied over 730 murder-suicide cases dating back almost 20 years. She says that the media is too quick to romanticize such killings as acts of tragic love instead of domestic violence often spurred by anger, frustration, suicidal tendencies, or a life-changing event. You can read more about it here.

Last Updated: 3/25/21