Prosecutor argued George Sydnor has 8 prior convictions and has history of “targeting” women. His attorney disputed the attack was random.
. Authorities said Sydnor was sitting on the bed, smoking a cigarette with a broken, bloodied knife nearby.
“There is no doubt in my mind that Mr. Sydnor killed her by stabbing the victim repeatedly with a knife,” the judge said. The judge said a video showed Sydnor listening outside the room door for about 15 seconds before he entered. There were no signs of forced entry, and authorities believe Bautista, 31, mistakenly left her room door unlocked or unknowingly opened the door, not knowing Sydnor’s intentions.Less than a minute later, authorities say, Bautista opened the hotel room door and twice screamed for help. She soon disappeared inside as it swung shut.
“He has a history of targeting women,” the prosecutor said. “He is a danger to the community, specifically women.”
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