Derrick Bouffard, 37, faces abuse of a corpse charges in Pennsylvania after allegedly allowing his mother Cynthia Bouffard’s body to decompose for nearly two weeks in their Bensalem home before police were called on October 25, 2025. The 70-year-old former nurse, who appeared emaciated at 60 pounds, likely died from medical causes around mid-October, per authorities.
Incident Response
A neighbor reported a foul odor, prompting Bensalem Police to the 5000 block of South Hunters Court; Bouffard claimed she “stopped breathing this morning,” but decomposition indicated otherwise. He had continued ordering food deliveries multiple times daily, passing her body in the living room each time.
Investigation Outcome
Initially deemed suspicious, the case shifted after the autopsy ruled her death non-homicidal, involving Bucks County DA and coroner offices. Bouffard was charged on March 6, 2026; his preliminary hearing is set for April 8.
Family Reaction
Cynthia’s daughter Carrie Acevedo expressed conflicted feelings, noting her mother’s possible undiagnosed dementia and praising her as a dedicated, independent nurse in her obituary. No further criminal charges like neglect have been detailed publicly.
