In this case, the wife would benefit from life insurance money. The injury was caused by a single car accident, which meant that there was nobody to sue. So, the sooner he died, the sooner she would benefit.
In Terri’s case, Michael Schiavo sued the hospital and doctors for his “loss of companionship” and medical malpractice (as Terri’s guardian). He was given an award for the loss of companionship (which was ironic because he was living with another woman, who is now his wife) and Terri was awarded money for rehabilitation. He used Terri’s money to pay lawyers to kill her.
That seems to be an in depth link. Your synopsis was more than adequate. Thank you.
Schiavo’s autopsy showed severe brain degeneration, with the brain shrunken and weighing half what it should have. Michael Schiavo’s motives may or may not have been benevolent but she wasn’t going to get better.