Some of the police video above is blurred because Schwerin's face and chest are covered in blood.

FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) — He's accused of stabbing a New Mexico woman more than 20 times. And while that suspect is behind bars for now, a New Mexico police chief says that man never should have been out on the streets to start.

It started with a violent attack at a Farmington hotel. Police say George Schwerin, 34, stabbed a woman more than 20 times in the head, neck, and chest at the Journey Hotel on Thursday, Aug. 7.

"Officer: You have the right to an attorney. Suspect: Why is this? Officer: Let me finish, before we ask you any questions you have the right to an attorney. Suspect, mumbling: No, no."

Farmington Police Department Chief Steve Hebbe had this to say. "It was very touch and go

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