Brief
Bronx doctor charged with murder after anti‑aging injection kills patient
NYPD says the death was ruled a homicide and the doctor was upgraded to a depraved‑indifference murder charge.
By Felo News Desk · Published
New York police announced Tuesday that Luis Rojas Cabrera, a 55‑year‑old unlicensed practitioner who ran the Bereshit Lifestyle Center in the Bronx, has been charged with depraved‑indifference murder after the death of 27‑year‑old patient Elizabeth Baron.
What happened
Baron received an intravenous NAD+ anti‑aging treatment at the center on July 19. The injection allegedly introduced air into her bloodstream, causing cardiac arrest. She died shortly after emergency responders arrived.
What the reports add
The NYPD said the city medical examiner classified the death as a homicide in late September. Assistant District Attorney Ethan Reisbaum argued that administering NAD+ without a prescription violates state law. The post‑arrest court documents record Rojas Cabrera telling an officer, “I made a very big mistake.”
What was said
Rojas Cabrera told the Post that air found in Baron’s heart could have resulted from prolonged CPR, not the injection. He added, “When I investigated with other doctors, they told me it was a possibility.”
How it came about
Rojas Cabrera had previously faced charges for reckless endangerment and unauthorized practice. Prosecutors awaited the autopsy before upgrading the charge, which now carries no bail‑eligible option.
Key facts
- Luis Rojas Cabrera, 55, was charged with depraved‑indifference murder. (nypost.com)
- The victim, Elizabeth Baron, 27, died after an NAD+ injection on July 19. (nypost.com)
- The NYPD said the medical examiner ruled the death a homicide. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Phony NYC doctor hit with upgraded murder charge after patient died from trendy anti-aging injection”
