A nurse in Wisconsin, USA, is accused of amputating a dying man’s foot in order to keep it in her family’s taxidermy shop.
Mary K. Brown, 38, allegedly cut the victim’s foot – without her consent or doctor’s direction – on May 27.
According to official documents obtained by the WQOW channel, another nurse reportedly indicated that the amputation had been carried out incorrectly. Mme Brown also allegedly told her he intended to show off the foot with a sign that read “put your boots on, kids.”
• Read also: At least one dead after tornadoes in the United States
The victim was reportedly admitted to Spring Valley Health and Rehab Center in Spring Valley last March with severe frostbite to both of her feet. By the end of May, doctors believed the man was dying and his foot showed signs of necrosis.
At the time of the facts, the man would have moaned in pain, a witness would have indicated to the police.
According to court documents, the man reportedly told a nurse that he felt it all and was in agony from the amputation.
• Read also: A $ 1.6 billion jackpot in the American Powerball lottery
When she was met by authorities, Mary K. Brown claimed to have cut off the victim’s limb to make her feel better.
According to a statement from the director of the care facility, Kevin Larson, to WQOW, Ms.me Brown no longer works there.
Mary K. Brown is now facing charges of physically assaulting an elderly person and of intentionally causing grievous bodily harm. Facing a 40-year sentence, she will be back in court on December 6.