Timeline: Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Summary
Sylvie Cachay, a swimwear designer, was found dead in a bathtub at a New York City hotel in December 2010. Her boyfriend, Nicholas Brooks, was arrested and later sentenced in connection with her death after an investigation that included hotel security footage and eyewitnesses.Key Facts
- Sylvie Cachay was a fashion designer who launched a swimwear line called Syla in 2006.
- She had a six-month turbulent relationship with Nicholas Brooks, who came from a wealthy family.
- On December 8, 2010, a fire broke out in Sylvie's apartment; she and Brooks then stayed at the Soho House hotel.
- Surveillance cameras captured Brooks and Cachay arriving at Soho House shortly after midnight.
- At about 2 a.m., hotel staff noticed water leaking from Room 20, where Sylvie was staying.
- Sylvie was found drowned in the bathtub at 2:51 a.m. with the water running full blast.
- Nicholas Brooks was arrested after returning to the hotel and was eventually sentenced following a trial.
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