BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Paul Parra, 46, made his first court appearance after being accused of stabbing a man to death Sunday morning at a Motel 6 in northwest Bakersfield.

An investigation is underway in northwest Bakersfield after a man was found stabbed to death at a Motel 6, according to the Kern County Sheriff's Office. PHOTO: RD on the Scene{p}{/p}An investigation is underway in northwest Bakersfield after a man was found stabbed to death at a Motel 6, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. PHOTO: RD on the Scene

Parra pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder.

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Deputies discovered the victim’s body on Sunday morning at the motel, located at 5241 Olive Tree Court.

The victim has not yet been identified. Parra was arrested at around 8 p.m. that day in the area of Brundage Lane and Chester Avenue.

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He is scheduled to return to court on Jan. 26 and is being held without bail.