Man acquitted by reason of insanity in 2022 murder

Julianna Russ
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man charged with murder in connection with an August 2022 incident was acquitted March 28, according to Travis County court documents.

Records showed Coltan Moore was acquitted of the murder charge by reason of insanity. Documents said Moore pleaded not guilty to the charge.

As part of the judgment, Moore must be committed to a mental health facility or residential care facility for treatment. Treatment cannot exceed 30 days, according to court documents.

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Moore was originally charged in connection with the death of 52-year-old Anthony Joseph Lucin, which occurred Aug. 24, 2022, at Auditorium Shores Park near West Riverside Drive.

At the time, parts of the park were closed due to the investigation.

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