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Assisted suicide?

Alan Purdy, 88, is shown in front of a painting of his late wife, Margaret. He sat by while she took her own life March 20; but San Diego County sheriff's deputies determined there was sufficient evidence to support arresting him on a charge of assisting a suicide, a felony. The district attorney's office is reviewing whether to file a criminal charge against Purdy.

Alan Purdy, 88, is shown in front of a painting of his late wife, Margaret. He sat by while she took her own life March 20; but San Diego County sheriff’s deputies determined there was sufficient evidence to support arresting him on a charge of assisting a suicide, a felony. The district attorney’s office is reviewing whether to file a criminal charge against Purdy.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Alan Purdy, 88, was arrested for allegedly helping his wife take her own life. See full story

Bedroom

Alan Purdy in the bedroom he and Margaret shared for 15 years.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Reflection

Alan Purdy is reflected in a mirror next to a painting of Margaret. She had made a suicide attempt in December when he was out of town.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Emptiness

Alan Purdy sits near the green chair where his wife, Margaret, died by her own hand. He refuses to sit in it.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

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