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Mall where deranged homeless man stabbed Barnes & Noble shopper to death had ‘pattern’ of disturbing incidents: lawsuit

Nypost · · 713 words · By Anthony Blair
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Mall where deranged homeless man stabbed Barnes & Noble shopper to death had ‘pattern’ of disturbing incidents: lawsuit See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Mall where deranged homeless man stabbed Barnes & Noble shopper to death had ‘pattern’ of disturbing incidents: lawsuit See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on GoogleThe widower of a Barnes & Noble shopper who was allegedly stabbed to death by a deranged homeless man is suing the owner and managers of the Florida shopping mall and the book giant.

Common ground

Jorge Loncharich’s wife, Rita, was murdered following a “recurring pattern” of disturbing incidents at the shopping center, according to a wrongful death lawsuit filed on his behalf on Tuesday in Palm Beach County Circuit Court.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 13 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Moore is currently being held in the Palm Beach County Jail on charges of first-degree murder and has pleaded not guilty.”
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Claim 2: “The Barnes & Noble branch at the Legacy Place shopping center in Palm Beach Gardens saw more than 60 documented police incidents in less than five years”
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One source ('Lawsuit cites pattern of security issues...') mentions the complaint alleges Legacy Place had a well-documented history of safety problems, including loitering and drug activity. However, the specific number '60 documented police incidents' is not explicitly quantified in the provided snippets.
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web search NEUTRAL — The complaint alleges Legacy Place had a well-documented history of safety problems, including regular loitering by homeless and transient individuals, harassment of customers, and drug activity on th…
https://www.wflx.com/2026/05/20/lawsuit-cites-pattern-securi…
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web search NEUTRAL — A tragic stabbing at a Barnes & Noble in Palm Beach Gardens left a woman dead Monday evening. Police say the attack occurred around 7:53 p.m. on December 22 at the Legacy Avenue bookstore, where offic…
https://cw34.com/news/local/florida-court-news-wrongful-deat…
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web search NEUTRAL — For Palm Beach Gardens, the Barnes & Noble stabbing is now woven into the fabric of local memory, a somber marker of a holiday season forever changed. In reflecting on this tragedy, it’s clear that ra…
https://azat.tv/en/barnes-noble-florida-stabbing-community-r…
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Claim 3: “The state will not seek the death penalty against Moore”
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Claim 4: “a wrongful death lawsuit filed on his behalf on Tuesday in Palm Beach County Circuit Court.”
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The same source confirming the lawsuit mentions it was filed on behalf of Jorge Loncharich. While the source doesn't explicitly state 'Tuesday' in the snippet, it confirms the filing of the wrongful death suit in the context of the Palm Beach event.
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web search NEUTRAL — Morgan & Morgan filed the lawsuit on May 19, on behalf of Jorge Loncharich, whose wife, Rita Loncharich, 65, was fatally stabbed inside a Barnes & Noble at the Legacy Place shopping center.
https://cw34.com/news/local/florida-court-news-wrongful-deat…
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web search NEUTRAL — A Palm Beach County civil complaint alleges a West Palm Beach woman was injured after slipping on water from an air conditioning unit that the plaintiffs say Sansone was contracted to inspect, service…
https://bocapost.com/lawsuits/wrongful-death-lawsuit-filed-o…
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web search NEUTRAL — On behalf of his three young children, the grieving girlfriend of a schizophrenic Loxahatchee man is suing the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and one of ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McLHjULBvHA
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Claim 5: “Property management called the police, and Moore left before they arrived, later returning and entering Barnes & Noble, charging his phone and making no purchase ahead of the attack.”
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Claim 6: “The 65-year-old was reading a magazine at the Barnes & Noble while Christmas shopping when she was killed in a frenzied knife attack by a mentally ill homeless man on the evening of Dec. 22, 2025”
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One source confirms 65-year-old Rita B. Loncharich was critically injured/killed in an attack at the Legacy Avenue bookstore on December 22. The specific detail about reading a magazine is not in the snippet, but the core event is supported by one source.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mille Dinesen portrays the lead role of Rita Madsen, a headstrong and unconventional teacher and single mother who protects and helps her students but struggles to manage her own personal life.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rita_(TV_series)
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web search NEUTRAL — Independent, outspoken and adored by her students, schoolteacher Rita fares less well with adults in this comedy-drama from Denmark. Watch trailers & learn more.
https://www.netflix.com/title/70285368
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web search NEUTRAL — Rita's Italian Ice is a restaurant chain, based in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, which sells mainly Italian ice, frozen custard, and specialty creations.
https://www.ritasice.com/
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Claim 7: “On the morning of Dec. 22, Moore was found sleeping in front of Total Wine & More at Legacy Place, and management requested his removal.”
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The evidence provided consists of general information about the month of December and the winter solstice. There is no mention of Antonio Moore or Total Wine & More.
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web search NEUTRAL — December is the first month of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and the first month of summer in the Southern Hemisphere. In Ancient Rome, as one of the four Agonalia, this day in honor of Sol Indige…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/December
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web search NEUTRAL — Calendar with holidays The Romans named some of the months after their position in the calendar year: September means the 7th month, October the 8th, November the 9th, and December the 10th month.
https://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/months/
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web search NEUTRAL — Nov 24, 2025 · December also marks the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, typically around December 21-22, which marks the shortest day of the year. The full moon in December is known as the …
https://www.history.com/articles/december-month-history-fact…
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Claim 8: “Antonio Moore, who was 40 at the time of the attack, had arrived in Florida just days earlier after boarding a bus from Georgia”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists only of general definitions of the name 'Antonio' and unrelated news about Antonio Banderas. No evidence regarding a person named Antonio Moore was found.
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web search NEUTRAL — Antonio is a masculine given name of probably Etruscan [1] origin deriving from the root name Antonius. It is a common name among Romance language –speaking populations as well as the Balkans and Luso…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio
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web search NEUTRAL — San Antonio is where centuries of culture meet bold flavor and unforgettable fun. Explore San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and the world-renowned San Antonio River Walk, dive into legenda…
https://www.visitsanantonio.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 26, 2026 · After Antonio Banderas experienced a near-fatal heart attack in 2017, he left Hollywood for Spain to focus on his love of theater and said he has “never been so happy.” Antonio Banderas…
https://www.eonline.com/news/1430235/antonio-banderas-on-hea…
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Claim 9: “The widower of a Barnes & Noble shopper who was allegedly stabbed to death by a deranged homeless man is suing the owner and managers of the Florida shopping mall and the book giant.”
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One web search result explicitly mentions Morgan & Morgan filing a lawsuit on behalf of Jorge Loncharich following the fatal stabbing of his wife, Rita, at a Barnes & Noble in the Legacy Place shopping center. Other results for 'Jorge' are irrelevant name definitions.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jorge is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the given name George. While spelled alike, this name is pronounced very differently in each of the two languages: Spanish [ˈxoɾxe]; Portuguese [ˈʒɔɾʒɨ].
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorge
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web search NEUTRAL — The name Jorge is of Spanish and Portuguese origin and is derived from the Greek name Georgios, meaning "farmer" or "earthworker." It is a masculine name that has been widely used in Spanish-speaking …
https://namediscoveries.com/names/jorge
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web search NEUTRAL — From the family behind George’s, Jorge’s Cantina serves bold Tex-Mex, fresh margaritas, and scratch-made favorites in Waco, TX—just off I-35.
https://jorgeswaco.com/
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Claim 10: “The suit... names four defendants: property owner LSREF6 Legacy LLC, property manager Trademark Property Company Florida, on-site property manager Ana Torres, and store operator Barnes & Noble, Inc.”
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One source explicitly lists the defendants as owner LSREF6 Legacy, LLC, property manager Trademark Property Company Florida, the on-site manager, and Barnes & Noble.
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web search NEUTRAL — It claims the companies responsible for the shopping center — including owner LSREF6 Legacy, LLC, property manager Trademark Property Company Florida, the on-site manager, and Barnes & Noble — failed …
https://cbs12.com/news/local/florida-court-news-wrongful-dea…
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover videos related to Who Are The Defendants in The Lawsuit on TikTok. See more videos about Criminal Lawyer, Lawsuit, Cops Gets Sued for 200 000, Lawyer, London Lawyer Gets Pulled over Part of 3…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/who-are-the-defendants-in-th…
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web search NEUTRAL — © 2026 Google LLC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFDe5kUUyT0
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Claim 11: “These included 16 calls coded as “Unwanted Guest,” 23 shoplifting calls, nine for “Suspicious Person,” eight welfare checks, four suspicious incidents, and 14 general police calls”
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The evidence provided for this claim consists of dictionary definitions of 'Palm' and botanical information about palm trees. No police records or call logs were provided.
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web search NEUTRAL — Early Christians used the palm branch to symbolize the victory of the faithful over enemies of the soul, as in the Palm Sunday festival celebrating the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arecaceae
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · The meaning of PALM is any of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown…
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palm
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web search NEUTRAL — May 11, 2026 · In this guide, you will learn different types of palm trees in a simple way. You will also learn their leaf shapes, uses, sizes, growing styles, and easy identification features.
https://www.vocabineer.com/types-of-palm-trees/
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Claim 12: “Moore admitted to not knowing Loncharich or having a motive for the stabbing, stating that he attacked her just because she was the closest person to him”
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No evidence was found for this claim in the provided search results.
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Claim 13: “Moore was seen running off to nearby woods on the store’s surveillance cameras, and he was quickly arrested”
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