The unsettling event of Brian Thompson’s murder in Pennsylvania is dominating the headlines lately. The case is garnering widespread attention across the country and on social media. After an extensive manhunt, the police apprehended Luigi Mangione, the prime suspect in the Brain’s killing.
Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare was shot dead on 4th December 2024. The murder happened outside the New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan, where the company was hosting an investor day event. Here’s a deep exploration of who Luigi Mangione is and his connection to the murder of Brian Thompson.
Luigi Mangione
The scion of a reputed Maryland family, Luigi Mangione is a 26-year-old boy. The young boy is in the spotlight recently because of his connection to the CEO’s murder. According to the sources, Luigi attended a private high school in Baltimore, Maryland. Luigi also holds a degree from an Ivy League college and has bachelor’s and master’s degree in engineering.
Allegations Against Luigi Mangione
- Luigi is charged with second-degree murder, three weapons possession, and one forgery case in Manhattan state court.
- Jessica Tisch, Police Commissioner, New York claimed during a press conference that shell casing discovered at the scene of Thompson’s death matches the gun found from Luigi. Tisch further added that the lab results matched Luigi’s fingerprints to those discovered on a protein bar wrapper and a water bottle found on the crime scene.
Luigi’s Manifesto
After being held in the custody, the investigators found a three-page handwritten document, which they described it as a ‘manifesto’. The manifesto outlined a plan to “wack the CEO at the annual parasitic bean-counter convention” through a “targeted, precise” attack. According to the investigators, this document gives glimpse behind the mindset of ‘targeted killing.’
#FreeLuigi Movement
Luigi’s arrest captured a massive attention of netizens across the social media platforms. Many are supporting Luigi’s act and even started a trend of #FreeLuigi Movement. Luigi’s wave is so vast that he earned 21.5k new followers on his social media handle, @luigi.from.fiji. Social media is giving mixed reactions to him. Some portray him as an anti-establishment figure, and some highlighted his appearance over his crime. Some of the Luigi’s supporters have called for financial assistance. One user commented, “Does he have a GoFundMe?
While US authorities are working on establishing right case against Luigi, the story however has transitioned into a state, questioning the public perception towards a crime. As the legal proceeding continue, all eyes will remain, awaiting answers about what is the real truth?
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Naina Jaggi is an author deeply rooted in Journalism, mainly writing on lifestyle, entertainment, travel, politics and financial markets. This diverse experience has allowed her to blend rich details with engaging narratives that capture the essence of various worlds. When she is not crafting tales, you’ll find her immersed in music and enjoying the company of dogs. She is also into K-dramas, thriller and horror movies that fuel her imagination, bringing the same spark to her stories.
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