(AP) - Ohio authorities investigating what may have been a mercy killing are faced with a dilemma.
One big question for them is what is the appropriate charge when a relative is accused of killing a loved one to end their suffering. As the baby boom generation ages, research indicates that question is likely to arise more often.
John Wise is charged with aggravated murder. Police in Akron say he shot his wife to death in her hospital bed this month.
His attorney says Wise has always acted out of love for his wife who had suffered a stroke a week earlier.
Research has shown that when a husband kills an ailing wife, most cases never go to trial and end with a plea deal that carries a few years in prison.
The latest installment in Aging America, the joint AP-APME project examining the aging of the baby boomers and its impact on society.
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:45 AM EDT2013-05-18 12:45:38 GMT
A Waterville man is in the hospital this morning after an early morning home invasion. Lucas County Sheriff's deputies got the call of an home invasion in the 8900 block of S. River Road in Waterville
A Waterville township mane is dead after an early morning home invasion. Lucas County Sheriff's deputies got the call of an home invasion in the 8900 block of S. River Road in Waterville just before 6 a.m.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:35 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:35:27 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A proposed constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana in Ohio has cleared an initial step to get before voters. Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine certified a summary
A proposed constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana in Ohio has cleared an initial step to get before voters.
Friday, May 17 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:18:22 GMT
AKRON, Ohio (AP) - The University of Akron says an officer fatally shot a 64-year-old man during a traffic stop after he produced what later was determined to be a BB pistol. The Summit County Medical
The University of Akron says an officer fatally shot a 64-year-old man during a traffic stop after he produced what later was determined to be a BB pistol.
Officials in Akron say the city's website and internal systems have been hacked - and names, Social Security numbers and credit card numbers were compromised.
Officials in Akron say the city's website and internal systems have been hacked - and names, Social Security numbers and credit card numbers were compromised.
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:45 AM EDT2013-05-18 12:45:38 GMT
A Waterville man is in the hospital this morning after an early morning home invasion. Lucas County Sheriff's deputies got the call of an home invasion in the 8900 block of S. River Road in Waterville
A Waterville township mane is dead after an early morning home invasion. Lucas County Sheriff's deputies got the call of an home invasion in the 8900 block of S. River Road in Waterville just before 6 a.m.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:12 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:12:55 GMT
$600 million dollars is up for grabs in Saturday's big Powerball drawing. It's the highest Powerball jackpot in U.S. history, and most expect it'll get even bigger by Saturday night.
$600 million dollars is up for grabs in Saturday's big Powerball drawing. It's the highest Powerball jackpot in U.S. history, and most expect it'll get even bigger by Saturday night.
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:29 AM EDT2013-05-18 13:29:54 GMT
Up to this point, 2013 has been one of the calmest severe weather seasons on record. However, a slow moving strong storm system is moving through the central parts of the country this weekend. That storm
A severe weather outbreak is expected to bring tornadoes, wind and hail in the plains this weekend.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:06:39 GMT
The woman charged with shaking and injuring her infant son was back in court Friday, and angry protestors were there to greet her. Residents gathered outside the Wood County Common Pleas Court wearing
The woman charged with shaking and injuring her infant son was back in court Friday, and angry protestors were there to greet her.
Friday, May 17 2013 9:57 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:57:13 GMT
Leaders at Lucas County Children Services say the need for foster and adoptive parents across the region is great. The agency is responding to community demand by adding more information and training
Leaders at Lucas County Children Services say the need for foster and adoptive parents across the region is great. The agency is responding to community demand by adding more information and training classes for people interested in fostering or adopting.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:35 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:35:27 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A proposed constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana in Ohio has cleared an initial step to get before voters. Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine certified a summary
A proposed constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana in Ohio has cleared an initial step to get before voters.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:36:58 GMT
An Adrian man, who appeared in federal court wearing a wig and women's clothing, is charged with having hundreds of pictures of child pornography. The case has many asking: Where were the pictures taken,
An Adrian man who appeared in federal court wearing a wig and women's clothing, is charged with having hundreds of pictures of child pornography. The case has many asking: Were any local children put at risk?
Friday, May 17 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:06:53 GMT
An 11 week old baby was stabbed to death in Sandusky Thursday night. Police say the suspect is the newborn's 19-year-old cousin. The community is in shock. Residents say they're sick to their stomachs
An 11-week-old baby was stabbed to death in Sandusky Thursday night. Sandusky Police say the suspect is the newborn's 19-year-old cousin Denzel Castile.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:14 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:14:50 GMT
An Ottawa County Judge has decided to reinstate Terry Camp Kruse Drivers license. She is the repeat DUI offender who killed 14 year old Ronnie Miller in 1993. Kruse served a 10-year prison sentence for
An Ottawa County judge reinstated the driver's license for Terry Camp Kruse. She is a repeat DUI offender who admitted to hitting and killing a 14-year-old while driving drunk in 1993.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:59 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:59:24 GMT
A South Toledo man appeared at Lucas County Municipal Court Friday on two misdemeanors. It all started Wednesday night when the man repeated called 9-1-1 because a neighbor's dog was barking. Timothy
Timothy Henneman was arrested for improper use of emergency services and disorderly conduct. It all started Wednesday night when the man repeated called 9-1-1 because a neighbor's dog was barking.
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