193: Husband Uses Plastic Surgery To Kill 33-Year-Old Bombshell Wife? | The Very Suspicious Death of Hillary Brown

Hillary and Ben Brown's relationship has been a whirlwind of romance, tension, and plans for separation.

Hillary and Ben's whirlwind romance and marriage

Hillary Ellington Brown met Dr. Ben Brown in 2021 through her quest for a breast reduction surgery at Restore Plastic Surgery, Dr. Brown’s practice. Their relationship developed rapidly, moving from their first encounter to engagement and then to marriage by June of 2022.

Tensions and volatility in the marriage

However, the quick progression of their romance gave way to a volatile marriage. Ben called the police over concerns of a potential suicide after finding Hillary "barely conscious" from self-medicating with an unspecified amount of [restricted term]. Hillary indicated that she took the [restricted term] not with the intent to harm herself but to express seriousness about an unspecified matter.

Though Hillary did not require medical attention at the scene, she was hospitalized under the Baker Act for a me ...

Dr. Ben Brown faces serious allegations of misconduct and malpractice as former patients come forward with unsettling accounts of their experiences under his care.

Unauthorized cosmetic procedures on patients

Two former female patients have made allegations against Dr. Brown, claiming that he performed unauthorized Brazilian butt lift procedures on them. Both women reported that they were left with permanent injuries following the surgeries.

Patients allege unauthorized procedures

One woman recounted confronting Dr. Ben Brown after awakening to find that an unconsented procedure had been performed, to which he nonchalantly responded, "I thought you'd love it." In a similar vein, another patient claimed that despite declining Dr. Brown's suggestion for a Brazilian butt lift, she later discovered the procedure had been performed without her permission, leading to complications and the need for corrective scar revision surgery.

Furthermore, allegations have arisen suggesting that Dr. Brown may have undertaken various actions on these women while they were unconscious, failing to discuss or receive consent for these procedures, and not maintaining proper medical records.

Malpractice lawsuits against Dr. Brown's practice

Dr. Brown’s professional conduct is further under scrutiny as two open malpractice lawsuits lo ...

The events leading up to Hillary's tragic death reveal a series of questionable medical practices, delays in emergency response, and critical decisions that culminated in a loss of life.

Highly questionable practices during Hillary's final surgery

Hillary, who worked as an assistant at the practice and performed laser treatments without proper certification, was involved in the preparation of her own IV bags and medications before undergoing surgery. Witnesses reported that during the procedure, Hillary’s IV bags ran out, compelling Dr. Brown to instruct an employee to pour two bags of medication into a bowl. Dr. Brown then injected the undiluted contents into Hillary’s arm and face.

Staff concerns included improper surgery documentation, instances where Hillary sutured herself post-treatment, Dr. Brown’s lack of awareness regarding the medications Hillary took, and the continuation of arm lipo as Hillary exhibited signs of physical distress like twitching. Furthermore, during the brow lift procedure, Hillary was referred to as "his little alien" by Dr. Brown and given abnormal higher doses of medication than her weight would typically warrant. After her initial dose of Versed, for example, did not induce sleep, Dr. Brown instructed an employee to administer even more.

Despite obvious signs of distress—Hillary's shallow breathing and lowering heart rate—Dr. Brown delayed the calls for emergency intervention. It was only after Hillary convulsed and went into full-blown cardiac arrest that an employee, against Dr. Brown’s orders, made the life-saving call to 911.

Hillary's medical emergency and death

After Dr. Brown injected an area near her right eye, Hillary began to experience severe complications; she complained of seeing orange and suspected an overdose. Post-injection, her condition rapidly deteriorated, leading to convulsions and card ...

Dr. Ben Brown faces second-degree felony homicide manslaughter charges for the death of his wife, Hillary, following an extensive investigation.

Findings of the investigation

Evidence of Negligence and Reckless Behavior

The investigation into Dr. Brown's conduct revealed a pattern of negligent and reckless behavior. There had been prior instances where Hillary suffered overdoses due to her husband’s actions. The Florida Surgeon General deemed Dr. Brown a public danger, resulting in the probable cause revocation of his medical license. His medical practice was described in reports as unsanitary, and there were allegations of staff members using controlled substances for personal use.

Furthermore, patients and staff members stated that Dr. Brown allowed Hillary to administer laser treatments without the necessary qualifications. The investigation report concluded Dr. Brown’s treatment was careless and haphazard, leading investigators to label him as "incapable of providing the appropriate level of care to future patients." The final surgery performed on Hillary was a tipping point, with investigators determining her death resulted from homicide by culpable negligence at the hands of Dr. Ben Brown.

Dr. Ben's arrest and charges

Arrest and Felony Homicide Manslaughter Charges

In June 2024, Dr. Ben Brown was arrested and charged with second-degree felony homicide manslaughter by culpable negligence in connection with the death of his wife, Hillary. He turned himself into the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office, and footage of his subsequent walk through the office in handcuffs was released.

The sheriff ...