Synopsis

A Missouri couple sought to end life support for their severely brain-damaged daughter, initiating a protracted legal and ethical struggle. This case, which ultimately reached the U.S. Supreme Court, began nearly two years prior. The couple's plea to withdraw medical support sparked a complex debate surrounding end-of-life decisions, a topic explored in depth by Frontline. Their desire was to allow their daughter to die, a deeply personal and agonizing choice made in the face of profound loss.