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Allegations of Abuse and Fraud at North Austin Mortuary
A mortuary employee in North Austin is reportedly facing serious criminal charges involving the alleged abuse of corpses and fraudulent activities related to death certificates. Adeline Ngan-Binh Bui, 50, has been charged with one count of state-jail felony abuse of a corpse and five counts of second-degree felony tampering with governmental records aimed at defrauding or harming.
These allegations, as detailed in court documents accessed by FOX 7, trace back to at least August 2022 and involve disturbing claims of medical experimentation on human remains.
Details of the Allegations
Bui, who worked as a former embalmer at Capital Mortuary Services, allegedly engaged in deceptive practices by obtaining ten death certificates without the consent of the proper authorities. A former colleague claimed that Bui had manipulated records to acquire these documents under his name and license number, raising serious questions about the integrity of procedures at the mortuary.
The ex-embalmer reported that Bui had been conducting unauthorized experiments on dismembered body parts, specifically noting instances involving the injection of formaldehyde into severed arms to observe the chemical’s effects over time. Such conduct, as outlined in the court documents, underscores a grave violation of ethical and legal standards in the handling of human remains.
Health and Safety Violations
Adding to the troubling picture, a cease-and-desist order was issued to Capital Mortuary Services on April 10, addressing significant failures to comply with building, health, and safety regulations. The order mandated an immediate halt to all operational activities at the funeral home, an indication of systemic issues that were already apparent before these allegations came to light.
Unauthorized Actions and Investigations
Investigators from the Texas State Funeral Commission (TSFC) received reports of Bui’s alleged misconduct, including her communication with former employees regarding fraudulent death certificates. In one instance, Bui reportedly stated, “let’s us[e] this update to monitor our experiment” while sharing images of what appeared to be decaying severed arms.
This alarming behavior culminated in the inappropriate and potentially unlawful cremation of dismembered body parts, raising ethical questions about the practices being employed at Capital Mortuary Services. The Austin Police Department has noted inconsistency in employment claims, as the former embalmer maintained he had not accessed the Texas Electronic Vital Events Registrar to generate the death certificates in question.
Legal Defense and Mortuary’s Closure
Bui’s legal representatives have emphasized the principle of innocence before proven guilty, asserting that the case’s complexities demand careful examination rather than sensationalism. They reiterated their commitment to ensuring due process and fair representation for their client.
In light of these developments, Capital Mortuary Services has ceased operations, leaving a significant impact on the local community, which now confronts the unsettling implications of these allegations.
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