Florida Cosmetic Surgeon Charged in Wife’s Death After 20-Minute Delay in 911 Call
Tragic Incident: Florida Cosmetic Surgeon Faces Charges in Wife’s Death
In a tragic incident that has shocked the community of Gulf Breeze, Florida Dr. Benjamin Brown a cosmetic surgeon has been charged in connection with the death of his wife Hillary Brown, according to the published article of FOX NEWS. The 33-year-old Hillary went into cardiac arrest while undergoing multiple cosmetic procedures at Dr. Brown’s Restore Plastic Surgery clinic on November 21, 2023. Authorities reported that Dr. Brown waited an alarming 20 minutes before calling 911 despite his wife’s critical condition. Hillary was eventually placed on life support but tragically passed away a week later on November 28. Following an extensive investigation involving the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, the District One Medical Examiner’s Office and the State Attorney’s Office Dr. Brown was arrested on charges of second-degree felony homicide and manslaughter by culpable negligence.
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Gulf Breeze Shock: Florida Cosmetic Surgeon Arrested in Connection with Wife’s Death
The investigation revealed concerning details about the events leading to Hillary’s death including unauthorized medical practices and lapses in emergency response procedures during the critical moments of her cardiac arrest. The Florida Department of Health subsequently issued an emergency restriction on Dr. Brown’s medical license in May 2024 citing serious concerns about patient safety and care standards. Family and community members have mourned the loss of Hillary Brown remembering her as a loving mother wife and cherished member of the community. Marty Ellington Hillary’s father expressed profound grief and anger blaming Dr. Brown’s alleged negligence for his daughter’s untimely death. He criticized what he described as Dr. Brown’s disregard for proper medical protocols and accused him of prioritizing his own ego over his wife’s urgent medical needs. The case has sparked outrage and calls for justice as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this devastating incident in Gulf Breeze.
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