Bronx Esthetician Indicted After Fatal Injection
A grand jury charged Luis Rojas Cabrera with murder after a client died following an NAD treatment.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Beauty
Luis Rojas Cabrera, 55, has been indicted on charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter following the death of 27-year-old Elizabeth Baron. Baron died after receiving an NAD injection at the Bereshit Lifestyle Center in the Bronx.
Why it matters
The city medical examiner ruled Baron's death a homicide caused by a cardiac air embolism. The incident highlights the lethal risks associated with improper administration of intravenous procedures in non-medical spa settings.
Luis Rojas Cabrera is currently held on $2 million cash bail following his indictment on second-degree murder and manslaughter charges. The defendant is scheduled to appear in court on October 27, 2026.
The players
Luis Rojas Cabrera
He is a 55-year-old licensed esthetician who operated the Bereshit Lifestyle Center.
Elizabeth Baron
She was a 27-year-old woman who died at a hospital after an injection at the Bronx clinic.
Bereshit Lifestyle Center
This is the Bronx-based wellness facility where the fatal medical incident occurred.
The details
Authorities allege that the fatal cardiac air embolism resulted from the introduction of air into an intravenous catheter during the procedure. Cabrera reportedly performed CPR and contacted 911 immediately after the victim became unresponsive at the clinic.
Timeline
The medical examiner officially ruled the death a homicide in September 2026.
Luis Rojas Cabrera surrendered to authorities on October 6, 2026.
Cabrera is slated for a court appearance on October 27, 2026.
Legal Context
This case follows a pattern set by documented safety failures in the rapidly expanding market for non-clinical intravenous wellness treatments. Similar incidents have prompted increased scrutiny into the oversight of estheticians performing invasive medical procedures.
The indictment serves as a stark warning to residents regarding the potential dangers of receiving medical injections in non-clinical environments. The local community is encouraged to verify the medical credentials of any facility offering invasive intravenous treatments.
The takeaway
Clients should strictly ensure that intravenous treatments are administered by licensed medical doctors rather than estheticians. Always verify the medical credentials and facility licensing before undergoing any procedure involving needles or catheters.
What happens next
Luis Rojas Cabrera is scheduled for a court appearance on October 27, 2026.
Further reading
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