Arizona Man’s Tragic Act Sheds Light on Complex Debate Over Mercy Killings and End-of-Life Choices
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — In a recent tragic incident, a 67-year-old man, Michael Gelleny, confessed to the shooting death of his 65-year-old wife, Brenda, in their home in Goodyear, claiming his actions were intended to end her prolonged suffering. This event brings to light the complex and often divisive topic of assisted suicide, a practice not legally recognized in Arizona, unlike some other U.S. states. On July 6, Gelleny made a distressing call to the police, …