AUSTIN, TX — Adeline Ngan-Binh Bui, 50, owner of Capital Mortuary Services in North Austin, has been arrested and charged with abuse of a corpse and multiple counts of tampering with governmental records. Authorities allege that Bui conducted unauthorised experiments on human remains and fraudulently obtained death certificates.
The investigation began in March 2025 when a former employee reported to the Texas Funeral Service Commission (TFSC) that Bui had used his credentials without consent to obtain at least ten death certificates. Further allegations included that Bui conducted experiments on severed body parts, such as injecting formaldehyde into arms to observe decomposition effects over time. These activities reportedly took place between August 2022 and April 2025.
Court documents reveal that Bui admitted to directing employees to perform these experiments and to using the former employee’s identity to complete and submit death certificates. She claimed the use of his name was due to its presence in a drop-down menu on the electronic system.
The TFSC issued a cease and desist order to Capital Mortuary Services on April 10, citing failures to meet building, health, and safety codes. The facility has since been closed.
Bui turned herself in to the Travis County Jail on April 18 and was released on bond. Her attorney, Jessica Huynh, stated that the case involves complexities that should not be sensationalised and emphasised the presumption of innocence.
The Austin Police Department continues to investigate the case, focusing on ensuring that decedent remains are treated with dignity and by Texas law.
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