A woman dubbed as ‘The Butt Lady’ has been convicted of causing the death of a television personality during a misguided silicone injection procedure. Libby Adame, who had a previous conviction for involuntary manslaughter related to buttocks injections, administered a fatal injection to Cindyana Santangelo, an actress known for her roles in ER and Married … with Children.
Following the tragic incident at Santangelo’s residence, where Adame administered the silicone injections leading to a fatal embolism, a Los Angeles jury found the 55-year-old guilty of second-degree murder and practicing medicine without a license. The Independent provided details of the case, reporting that Adame now faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years for second-degree murder in California, with potential additional years for practicing medicine without a license and causing great bodily harm.
During the trial, Adame’s defense attorney, J., argued that Adame was merely consulting on behalf of licensed medical professionals and did not directly perform the procedure on Santangelo. The LA Times noted that Adame denied administering the injections and pointed out that Santangelo already had bandages on her buttocks when consulted, implying that someone else could have conducted the fatal procedure.
This unfortunate event occurred while Adame was on probation for a prior case involving the death of Karissa Rajpaul due to buttocks injections. Rajpaul’s demise was attributed to a mix of safe and hazardous substances administered by individuals posing as experts in cosmetic procedures.
Santangelo, recognized for her acting roles, had a history of substance abuse but had been sober for an extended period before her untimely death. Her husband, Frank Santangelo, initiated a wrongful death lawsuit against Adame, asserting that his wife was tragically taken from them prematurely.
In a related development, the Mirror has been advocating for stricter regulations to address risks posed by unqualified practitioners in the cosmetic industry. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has pledged to introduce new measures in response to such concerns, aligning with the Mirror’s efforts to safeguard public health and safety.