June 18th 2024.
Benjamin Brown found himself in a terrifying situation on Monday when he was taken into custody and charged with the death of his wife, Hillary Ellington Brown. The couple, who had been married for several years, were both medical professionals - Benjamin a plastic surgeon and Hillary a patient undergoing a series of procedures at his practice, Restore Plastic Surgery in Gulf Breeze, Florida.
It was reported that during one of the procedures, Hillary suffered a cardiac arrest while on the operating table. Shockingly, instead of calling for emergency assistance, Benjamin allegedly left her seizing for 20 minutes before finally seeking help. Despite being rushed to a local hospital, Hillary tragically passed away a week later.
After an extensive investigation by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office, Benjamin was arrested and charged with second degree felony homicide and manslaughter by culpable negligence. According to reports, Hillary was set to undergo multiple procedures including miniature muscle plication, abdominal scar revision, arm liposuction, lip injections, and ear adjustments. However, during the liposuction on her arm, Hillary began to experience blurred vision and told Benjamin that she saw "orange". Despite this, Benjamin continued to inject her with medication and did not call for help when she became unresponsive and began seizing.
In fact, it was not until 10 to 20 minutes after her seizure that Benjamin finally told an assistant to call 911. The investigation also revealed that he had allowed Hillary, who had no medical training, to prepare her own anesthesia and even suture her own skin. It was also reported that Benjamin had been shouting at his staff and asking them what medication Hillary had taken.
After turning himself in to the police, Benjamin is currently being held in custody until his first court appearance where a judge will determine his bond amount. The sheriff's office and medical examiner are also conducting an investigation into Hillary's death, with her cause and manner of death still pending due to autopsy protocol.
Hillary's father, Marty Ellington, has placed the blame for his daughter's death on Benjamin's "ego and arrogance". He stated that his actions had caused oxygen deprivation to her brain and ultimately led to her death. He also described Hillary as their "brightest star" and expressed the pain of losing his only daughter and the mother of his grandchildren.
In a statement on Facebook, the sheriff's office stated that they frequently conduct death investigations in unexpected or unusual circumstances. It is clear that this is a tragic and devastating situation for all involved, and it is hoped that justice will be served for Hillary and her grieving family.
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