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malaise

(291,747 posts) Tue Nov 25, 2025, 05:37 PM Nov 25

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Charles and Kathleen Watson [View all]

Were an elderly couple in Florida. The wife had dementia. He shot her and killed himself. Euthanasia should be easier.
This is so sad. I think they were Jamaican

https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/miami/news/elderly-davie-couple-shot-murder-suicide/
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Charles and Kathleen Watson [View all] malaise Nov 25 OP

Very sad. 😢 GentryDixon Nov 25 #1

There have been 2 cases in the last three weeks in a neighborhood east of me..a young couple n an elderly couple Deuxcents Nov 25 #2

I understand the elderly malaise Nov 25 #4

I take a pretty hefty blood pressure med. I hate having to take it, but my genetics demand it. Scrivener7 Nov 25 #3

Yep malaise Nov 25 #5

Me either. I've had some loved ones go through inhuman horrors. We don't allow dogs to Scrivener7 Nov 25 #6

Agree 100% malaise Nov 25 #9

Dying with Dignity is an organization I recently looked into as the work to change laws for end of life care Deuxcents Nov 25 #7

They were married for over 50 years malaise Nov 25 #11

Charles & Kathleen Clouds Passing Nov 25 #8

We have assisted suicide here in Oregon central scrutinizer Nov 25 #10

I can see why malaise Nov 25 #12

If the family is aware of onsetting symptoms, could they somehow be able to plan ahead if wishes are known? Deuxcents Nov 25 #13

I'd like to score a supply of street fentanyl to have on hand, just in case. Midnight Writer Nov 25 #14

Agree malaise Nov 25 #15

That is sad. H2O Man Nov 25 #16

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