- Luigi Mangione, the primary suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's assassination, allegedly considered using a bomb to kill him but opted for a shooting to avoid killing innocents.
- A notebook found on Mangione detailed his alleged plans, including targeting Thompson at a financial conference and criticizing the American healthcare system.
- Mangione's three-page manifesto blamed UnitedHealthcare for his mother's treatment issues and claimed responsibility for the attack, stating he acted alone.
- Posters targeting other health insurance executives have appeared in Manhattan, raising fears of copycat violence.
Luigi Mangione, the main suspect in the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, allegedly considered using a bomb in Manhattan as part of his attack plan, according to details revealed in a notebook found on him during his arrest.
Mangione, 26, was apprehended in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 4, several days after he allegedly shot Thompson dead outside of his hotel in Manhattan. He is currently fighting extradition to New York, where he faces charges of second-degree murder. (Related: Top suspect in assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson arrested, charged with murder in New York City.)
The notebook, recovered by authorities, reportedly contained a "to-do list" detailing Mangione's alleged plans.
Among the entries was a contemplation of using a bomb to target Thompson but ultimately deciding against it, as it "could kill innocents." Instead, Mangione allegedly opted for a shooting, deeming it a more "targeted" method.
The notebook also included a reference to Thompson's attendance at a financial conference, where Thompson was set to disclose the company's financial gains for the year. Mangione allegedly wrote, "What do you do? You wack the CEO at the annual parasitic bean-counter convention. It’s targeted, precise and doesn’t risk innocents."
Mangione's alleged manifesto condemned UnitedHealthcare America's healthcare and health insurance systems
In addition to the notebook, Mangione was found with a three-page manifesto condemning the American healthcare system and UnitedHealthcare in particular.
The manifesto, described by authorities as a "claim of responsibility," reportedly included statements such as, "Frankly these parasites had it coming," and "I do apologize for any strife or traumas but it had to be done." The document also claimed that Mangione acted alone in the attack.
Mangione's alleged actions appear to stem from his personal experiences with the healthcare system. A true crime podcast, "Hidden True Crime," obtained documents in which Mangione detailed his mother's struggles with UnitedHealthcare, including delays in treatment and high out-of-pocket costs.
He reportedly wrote, "With every delay, my anger surged. With every denial, I wanted to throw the doctor through the glass wall of their hospital waiting room, but it wasn't them. It wasn't the doctors, the receptionists, administrators, pharmacists, imaging technicians or anyone we ever met. What it was, it was UnitedHealthcare."
The case has sparked concerns about the potential for further violence against health insurance executives. Posters targeting other health insurance leaders have already appeared in Manhattan, raising alarms about the spread of copycat shooters.
Mangione's defense attorney, Thomas Dickey, has stated that his client plans to plead not guilty to both the New York murder charge and the Pennsylvania gun possession charges. Dickey has emphasized the lack of direct evidence linking Mangione to the crime.
"I haven't seen any evidence that says he's the shooter," said Dickey, who also highlighted how the American justice system requires the presumption of innocence for the accused. "The fundamental concept of American justice is a presumption of innocence until you're proven guilty."
Investigators claim fingerprint evidence has linked Mangione to the crime scene. The fingerprints were allegedly taken near the shooting location, and a ballistics match was confirmed between the weapon found on Mangione and shell casings from the scene of the crime.
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