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Cosmetologist sentenced after Kim Kardashian look-alike model dies in Burlingame
By Amy Larson at KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
(KRON) -- A cosmetologist was sentenced for killing a Kim Kardashian look-alike model who died after receiving botched butt injections in Burlingame. Vivian Alexandra Gomez, 53, was convicted of felony involuntary manslaughter for the death of OnlyFans model Christina Ashten Gourkani. This week, ...
Key takeaway Vivian Alexandra Gomez, 53, was convicted of felony involuntary manslaughter for the death of OnlyFans model Christina Ashten Gourkani.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The sentencing of Vivian Alexandra Gomez in San Mateo County Superior Court brings closure to a tragic case that has raised concerns about the safety and regulation of cosmetic procedures in the Bay Area. As a community, San Francisco and its surrounding cities must consider the implications of such incidents on public health and the need for stricter oversight of non-surgical cosmetic treatments. The fact that this incident occurred in Burlingame, a city within the larger Bay Area community, underscores the importance of cooperation between local law enforcement and health agencies to prevent similar tragedies. San Francisco residents, in particular, should be aware of the risks associated with unlicensed or unqualified practitioners offering cosmetic services, and demand that their local government take steps to protect consumers from such dangers. This case may prompt renewed calls for increased regulation and education on cosmetic procedures in the region.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? (KRON) -- A cosmetologist was sentenced for killing a Kim Kardashian look-alike model who died after receiving botched butt injections in Burlingame. Vivian Alexandra Gomez, 53, was convicted of felony involuntary manslaughter for the death of OnlyFans model Christina Ashten Gourkani. This week, ...
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