Overview
- John Pilaccio, 43, is accused of fatally stabbing 23-year-old Edeedson “Eddy” Cine inside the Lindenhurst store on Christmas Day during an attempted robbery.
- In court, prosecutors said he took a Gatorade, jumped the counter and stabbed Cine after a demand for cash was refused, and they reported a confession.
- The upgraded first-degree murder charge carries a potential life-without-parole sentence, and authorities emphasized his prior felonies and discharge from parole.
- Cine’s family retained attorney Heather Palmore, who criticized CVS over delayed surveillance video and store safety; CVS said it provided footage to police promptly.
- Investigators have not recovered the weapon, and community fundraising has surpassed $120,000 to support the family.