A man was found guilty of first degree murder in Sedgwick County court on Friday.

The jury returned the verdict against 42 year old Rick Hollins, who was charged in the murder of a 33 year old woman at a South Wichita motel on October 22nd, 2020.  Stephanie Duran was found unresponsive by an employee of the Budget Motel in the 1300 block of South Broadway with injuries to her body. Hollins was arrested the following day.

His sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 4.