Mall where deranged homeless man stabbed Barnes & Noble shopper to death had ‘pattern’ of disturbing incidents: lawsuit
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the widower of a woman who was stabbed to death at a Barnes & Noble in Florida. The suit alleges a history of disturbing incidents at the shopping mall, including over 60 documented police calls in less than five years. The lawsuit seeks damages and claims that the mall's management failed to provide adequate security despite knowing the risks.
- ▪Rita Loncharich was stabbed to death while shopping at a Barnes & Noble in Florida.
- ▪The lawsuit cites over 60 police incidents at the shopping center in less than five years.
- ▪The defendants are accused of failing to implement adequate security measures.
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US News Mall where deranged homeless man stabbed Barnes & Noble shopper to death had ‘pattern’ of disturbing incidents: lawsuit By Anthony Blair Published May 20, 2026, 6:39 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google 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. 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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