Koenen testified these paranoid delusions could manifest as beliefs in unreal aggressors tormenting the defendant, and that Rodriguez’ behavior was consistent with those symptoms, according to the ruling. “Symptoms of that diagnosis included agitation, violence, paranoia, and poor reality testing (in short, paranoid delusions),” the judges wrote. Koenen’s evaluation, as well as police reports, body camera footage and a toxicology report from the night of Rodriguez’ arrest were sufficient grounds for Rodriguez to be diagnosed with alcohol use disorder, methamphetamine use disorder and a transient psychotic disorder, Koenen said on the witness stand. Mark Koenen, a general and forensic psychiatrist, testified Rodriguez displayed symptoms of a drug-induced psychosis.

Rodriguez said he had “vague memories” of the night, according to court documents. He claimed Garcia Martinez and Chuy attacked him - in spite of the evidence suggesting Garcia Martinez was killed while sleeping. Rodriguez testified that Chuy and a group of other people came into the apartment. He said he was in the apartment after using meth and drinking alcohol when he heard a car arrive, which he believed to be owned by his friend Chuy. Rodriguez testified at trial he had been given permission to stay at the apartment by one of the roommates. “Overwhelming” forensic evidence linked Rodriguez to the knives found at the scene and on the victim. The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office estimated Garcia Martinez had 70 “discrete” injuries on his body, including at least 20 stab wounds on just his face. Police arrived to find the roommates had tied up Rodriguez with copper wire, and that he had suffered numerous injuries in the scuffle. Witnesses reported Rodriguez kept saying he was sorry, that he didn’t do it, repeating the name, “Chuy.” They fought, and eventually restrained him, the judges wrote.ĭuring the scuffle, the blanket slid off Garcia Martinez to reveal he had been “brutally” stabbed to death, according to the ruling. Two of the roommates ran outside and Rodriguez reportedly locked them out, leaving himself inside with the others, according to court papers. Rodriguez slashed one of them across the face. Without explanation, Rodriguez began attacking the returning roommates with two knives, according to court documents. After returning, Rodriguez walked out of a bedroom wearing a black bandana and a hooded sweatshirt.

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