Gee, I’m shocked, I tell you – another person claiming an assisted suicide or euthanasia defense for murder. Why would that be? Could it be the influence of the pro-deathers??

Edinburgh man jailed for trying to kill disabled wife

An Edinburgh pensioner who admitted attempting to murder his disabled wife has been jailed for four-and-a-half years.

John Millar, 67, claimed he was trying to end her suffering when he attacked Phyllis Millar, 65, at their home in Ravelston on 28 June 2009.

Mrs Millar, who has multiple sclerosis, denied claims by her husband that she said she wanted to die. more