Overview
- Rita B. Loncharich, 65, was stabbed inside the Barnes & Noble at Legacy Place on Dec. 22 and died during surgery at St. Mary’s Medical Center.
- Police say witnesses and in-store surveillance led officers to Antonio Roderick Moore, 40, who was found about 1,500 feet from the store and arrested without incident.
- According to the affidavit, Moore said he had no prior contact with the victim, cited an 'internal buildup' and a fight-or-flight response, and selected the nearest person.
- Court records show Moore is charged with first-degree premeditated murder, is detained without bond, and has been appointed a public defender by Judge Donald Hafele.
- Barnes & Noble declined to comment on the investigation, while Legacy Place said it is working with police and increasing on-site security.