Christy Bautista, a 31-year-old woman, was tragically killed in Washington, D.C., in March 2023. She was staying at the Ivy City Hotel when she was stabbed multiple times. The suspect arrested and charged in her murder is 43-year-old Darrell D. Rushton from Maryland.

Rushton reportedly entered Bautista's hotel room shortly after she checked in. Witnesses heard sounds of distress coming from the room, and police were called. When officers arrived, they found Bautista with fatal injuries and arrested Rushton at the scene. Investigations indicated that the attack was both brutal and unprovoked.

The motive remains unclear, but Rushton had a criminal history, raising questions about why he targeted Bautista. Her case has drawn attention to the safety of travelers and the tragic consequences of random acts of violence.