Riley Goodridge and Anthony Barachas Allegedly Murdered by Joseph Rimenes, Corona, California, United States
This source-based behavioral analysis does not establish a clinical diagnosis, motive, or legal finding.
The case involves a suspect with diagnosed schizophrenia who experienced auditory hallucinations commanding violence, leading to a fatal shooting of two unrelated victims. The suspect's untreated mental illness, medication non-adherence, and substance use contributed to his deteriorated state. The victims were romantically involved but unrelated to the suspect, indicating the crime was driven by the suspect's psychosis rather than interpersonal relationship conflict.
Riley Goodridge and Anthony Barachas were in a new dating relationship of approximately three weeks, characterized by mutual affection and family approval. The suspect, Joseph Rimenes, had no personal relationship with the victims and was motivated by psychotic symptoms rather than jealousy or domestic conflict. The suspect's friends observed concerning behavior but did not intervene.
The escalation began with untreated schizophrenia and auditory hallucinations, leading to the suspect acquiring an illegal firearm. During the movie, the suspect's psychosis intensified, prompting him to leave, retrieve the weapon, and return to commit the shootings. The suspect's friends fled, and the suspect fled the scene, culminating in arrest and legal proceedings.
Each entry separates the reported behavior or state from the analytical strength of the available narration.
| Behavior / construct | Person / subject | Detailed case context | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impulsive aggression Planning or impulsivity | Joseph Rimenes SuspectHired Suspect/Offender |
During the film, Joseph was unable to concentrate due to voices and abruptly left to get a gun. He returned and shot the two victims without prior personal conflict, indicating impulsive aggression driven by psychosis. Context or trigger: Auditory hallucinations during movie screening Reported expression: Sudden decision to retrieve firearm and shoot victims |
Explicitly reported Confidence: High |
| Deception or concealment Behavioral pattern | Joseph Rimenes SuspectHired Suspect/Offender |
After shooting the victims, Joseph climbed over the injured Anthony to steal Riley's wallet, suggesting awareness and concealment of evidence or personal gain. Context or trigger: Post-incident behavior Reported expression: Stealing victim's wallet after shooting |
Explicitly reported Confidence: High |
| Social isolation Relationship stressor | Joseph Rimenes SuspectHired Suspect/Offender |
Joseph's friends left the cinema when he retrieved the weapon, not alerting staff or authorities, indicating social isolation and lack of intervention during escalating behavior. Context or trigger: Friends leaving him during incident Reported expression: Friends fled cinema leaving him alone |
Narrative-supported psychological state Confidence: Moderate |
| Family opposition or interference Family dynamics | Riley Goodridge VictimVictim |
Riley's father was initially skeptical about her dating Anthony, a social media influencer, but later warmed to him after meeting. This reflects typical family protective dynamics. Context or trigger: Father's initial reaction to dating Anthony Reported expression: Father initially not thrilled about Riley dating a TikToker |
Explicitly reported Confidence: High |
| Help-seeking or disclosure Coping response | Joseph Rimenes SuspectHired Suspect/Offender |
Joseph called police stating he was being followed, which led to his arrest. This may indicate a moment of seeking help or expressing distress. Context or trigger: Calling police claiming to be followed Reported expression: Placed emergency call before arrest |
Explicitly reported Confidence: Moderate |
| Marital dissatisfaction Relationship stressor | Riley Goodridge and Anthony Barachas |
Riley and Anthony were in a new, positive dating relationship with mutual affection and family support, with no reported conflict or dissatisfaction. Context or trigger: New dating relationship Reported expression: Excitement and positive interactions |
Explicitly reported Confidence: High |
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Joseph was diagnosed with schizophrenia at the end of 2020 and prescribed medication, but he did not adhere to treatment, leading to worsening symptoms.
He experienced threatening voices telling him his family and friends would be harmed, creating a perceived need to act violently to protect them.
Joseph purchased a ghost gun online, bypassing background checks, enabling him to carry out the shooting.
During the movie, overwhelmed by voices, Joseph left to retrieve the firearm and returned to shoot the victims.
After shooting, Joseph stole Riley's wallet, indicating awareness and possible attempt to conceal or benefit from the crime.
Despite mental illness, the court found Joseph fully responsible and sentenced him to life imprisonment plus 50 years.
Arrows show the sequence described in the source narrative; they do not prove that one psychological state caused the next event.
The analysis is limited by reliance on suspect self-reporting of hallucinations and motives, lack of detailed clinical evaluations, and absence of direct evidence linking the suspect's mental state to specific actions beyond his statements. The friends' perspectives are limited and may be biased. The victims' perspectives are unavailable.