By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2024-12-15 17:47:05 | Updated at 2024-12-25 13:41:22
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A New York financial consultant went into a terrifying spiral of violence after brutally assaulting an unsuspecting optometrist, knocking him out cold.
The suspect, Eric Moneyham - a former consultant at prestigious accounting giants KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers - allegedly unleashed a shocking series of attacks that have left multiple healthcare workers battered and traumatized.
The violent spree began on October 17 when Moneyham brazenly bursted into Dr. Ron Goldstein's Upper East Side office, launching a savage sucker punch that left the 63-year-old eye doctor unconscious and bleeding.
Goldstein, who was examining a senior citizen patient at the time, was struck from behind - captured chillingly on office surveillance, the New York Post reported.
'I would like this guy to be charged with the appropriate crime that he committed against me,' Goldstein told The Post. 'If someone's going to attack me, they should certainly have to face the consequences.'
Staff immediately sprang into action, as the office manager and technician captured photos of the suspect as he calmly walked away, ear pods in and cell phone in hand.
'I never actually saw him,' Goldstein added. 'I was staring at a retinal image and had a patient in front of me. He came right behind me and hit me in the back of the head. The reason I know that is because I saw it on videotape afterwards.'
A New York financial consultant went into a terrifying spiral of violence after brutally assaulting an unsuspecting optometrist, Dr. Ron Goldstein (pictured), knocking him out cold
The suspect, Eric Moneyham (pictured) - a former consultant at prestigious accounting giants KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers - allegedly unleashed a shocking series of attacks that have left multiple healthcare workers battered and traumatized
Moneyham, who is son of a Florida workers' compensation judge, reportedly visited Mr. Goldstein at least one time for an eye exam prior to the attack, as reported by the outlet.
The doctor's 25-year-old daughter, Tai, took to TikTok pleading to her followers: 'We cannot let this disgusting human being roam the streets of New York freely!'
'We cannot let this disgusting human being roam the streets of New York freely,' she pleaded.
Her social media appeal worked miraculously, generating an 'overwhelming response' that quickly identified Moneyham within just 24 hours.
But Moneyham's violent spree wasn't over.
After attacking Goldstein, Moneyham allegedly continued his rampage in Bergen County, New Jersey - breaking into a house in Wyckoff township and threatening residents just hours later.
He posted on LinkedIn: 'I'd hit you in the head so hard you'd hit the concrete and be leaking blood,' according to a criminal complaint.
After attacking Goldstein, Moneyham allegedly continued his rampage in Bergen County, New Jersey - breaking into a house and threatening residents before launching brutal attacks on medical staff at the county ja
Goldstein, who was examining a senior citizen patient at the time, was struck from behind - captured chillingly on office surveillance
Moneyham, who is son of a Florida workers compensation judge, reportedly visited Mr. Goldstein at least one time for an eye exam prior to the attack, as reported by the outlet
Goldstein said: I want this guy to be charged with the appropriate crime that he committed against me. If someone's going to attack me, they should absolutely face the consequences!'
On Oct. 20, Moneyham landed in Bergen County Jail when he allegedly 'sucker punched' a medical staffer - striking him more than 40 times - breaking his jaw and nose before reportedly attacking a female doctor.
He was then charged with aggravated assault.
Moneyham allegedly punched a female doctor in the face just five days later, and charged with another count of aggravated assault.
