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Lindenhurst Man Charged in Christmas Day CVS Stabbing of 23-Year-Old Employee

Prosecutors say the attack was recorded on store video as the case moves to a grand jury.

Overview

  • John Pilaccio, 43, of Lindenhurst, was arrested late Friday and pleaded not guilty Saturday to second-degree murder in the killing of Edeedson Cine, 23.
  • A judge ordered Pilaccio held without bail, and prosecutors referenced alleged oral admissions to police during the arraignment.
  • Police said witness accounts and exterior surveillance helped identify a person of interest, and detectives continue to seek tips as they investigate motive.
  • Suffolk County’s police commissioner criticized CVS for delaying internal surveillance access; the company said it delivered the requested files Friday after formatting them.
  • Cine had worked at the store for about 10 months and had picked up the holiday shift; a GoFundMe for his family topped $36,000 by Saturday.