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Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
August 1, 2026 / 9:05 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Sylvie Cachay, an aspiring designer with a swimwear line called Syla, was found dead in a hotel bathtub.
- Her boyfriend, Nicholas Brooks, had a tumultuous six-month relationship with Cachay.
- The couple met at Soho House after a fire in Cachay's apartment.
- Evidence, including security footage and water leak timelines, was crucial in the investigation.
- Nicholas Brooks was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 25 years to life.