On December 4, 2024, a cold winter morning in New York City, a Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare was gunned down in broad daylight. Thompson was steps away from a Manhattan hotel—on his way to an annual investors meeting. This is when a lone gunman took his life right here on the sidewalk. The shocking killing sparked a five-day nationwide manhunt. And when the arrest finally came on December 9, 2024 in a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, the alleged assailant wasn’t who anyone expected. The alleged shooter was a young man by the name of Luigi Mangione. A well-educated individual with a master’s degree, no criminal record and seemingly limitless potential. Prosecutors claim that his alleged actions were driven by his hatred for America’s for-profit health insurance system. But to thousands across the nation he’s more than just a suspect—he’s a symbol. A martyr. This case has divided the nation. Was it a cold-blooded execution? Or the desperate act of someone trying to spark change? Tune in as we dive into one of the most polarizing murder cases in recent history—and ask the question on everyone’s mind: was Luigi a Martyr or a Murderer?
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Staten Island Advance – Who is Luigi Mangione? The suspect in CEO killing comes from wealthy family – Niha Masih – December 11, 2024
Poukeepsie Journal – Suspect came from ‘wealth and privilege’ – Chris Kenning, N’dea Yancey-Bragg and Dinah Voyles Pulver – December 13, 2024
CNN – Luigi Mangione’s diary reveals the motive for killing United Healthcare’s CEO, prosecutors say – Dalia Faheid – June 5, 2025 - Luigi Mangione’s diary reveals the motive for killing United Healthcare’s CEO, prosecutors say | CNN
Fox News – Luigi Mangione’s lawyers claim DA used fake court date, bogus subpoena to get his medical records – Jasmine Baehr – July 17, 2025 - Luigi Mangione's lawyers claim DA used fake court date, bogus subpoena to get his medical records
The Dallas Express – Mystery $50k Gift Supercharges Luigi Mangione’s Fight, Slams Insurance Woes – Kellen McGovern Jones – July 17, 2025 - Mystery $50K Gift Supercharges Luigi Mangione’s Fight, Slams Insurance Woes
GiveSendGo – Luigi Mangione Official Legal Fund - GiveSendGo | Luigi Mangione Official Legal Fund for all 3 Cases
New York Post – Inside Luigi Mangione’s time as a beach bum in Hawaiian paradise – with accused UnitedHealthcare CEO assassin tickling girls, Tinder matching a yoga guru – Matthew Sedacca, Georgia Worrel and Jeannette Settembre – December 14, 2024 - Inside Luigi Mangione's time as a beach bum in Hawaiian paradise
Wikipedia – Killing of Brian Thompson - Killing of Brian Thompson - Wikipedia
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KFF Health News - ‘Not Accountable to Anyone’: As Insurers Issue Denials, Some Patients Run Out of Options – Lauren Sausser – June 16, 2025 - ‘Not Accountable to Anyone’: As Insurers Issue Denials, Some Patients Run Out of Options - KFF Health News
CBS News – Cigna accused of using an algorithm to reject patients’ health insurance claims – Aimee Picchi, Edited by: Alain Sherter – July 26, 2023 - Cigna accused of using an algorithm to automatically reject patient claims - CBS News
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