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Texas doctor, med spa owner charged with murder in death of patient
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Emily Brindley | The Dallas Morning News , as published by NBC DFW
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The charges are related to the death of a 47-year-old patient who visited a med spa in Wortham, Texas, in July 2023.
A doctor and a med spa owner in North Texas have been charged with murder. The charges are related to the death of a 47-year-old patient who visited a med spa in Wortham, Texas, in July 2023. The patient had received a spray tan and an IV infusion at the spa.
The IV infusion was administered by the med spa owner, who does not have a medical license. The patient collapsed and was later pronounced dead at a hospital. Further details on this incident are available from The Dallas Morning News, including a report on the temporary suspension of the doctor's medical license.
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Category: safety Published: July 31, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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