Crime
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson killer identified as Luigi Mangione, an ex-Ivy League student
The person of interest in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been identified as 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, a tech-savvy former Ivy League student from Towson, Maryland.
Mangione was apprehended Monday morning at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, following a nationwide manhunt.
The killing, described as a calculated execution, occurred outside a Manhattan hotel last week.While Mangione is in custody, charges have not yet been filed.
Investigators are working to piece together his motives and potential involvement.
Sources report that Mangione was found with a manifesto that allegedly outlines grievances against the U.S. healthcare industry.
The document criticizes the sector for prioritizing profit over public welfare and accuses it of questionable ethical practices.
Law enforcement officials suggest Mangione acted alone, and his writings align with anti-capitalist, environmentalist, and anti-establishment ideologies.
Fake New Jersey ID from UnitedHealthCare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione.
Authorities also uncovered Mangione’s online activity, which includes interactions with anti-capitalist and climate-change content.
Particularly troubling to investigators are his liked quotes from notorious figures, including Ted Kaczynski, the so-called “Unabomber,” whose writings condemned modern society and technology. One liked quote by Kaczynski reads:
“Imagine a society that subjects people to conditions that make them terribly unhappy then gives them the drugs to take away their unhappiness. … Instead of removing the conditions that make people depressed, modern society gives them antidepressant drugs.”
Mangione, described as exceptionally bright, was valedictorian of his 2016 graduating class at the prestigious Gilman School in Baltimore, where tuition exceeds $40,000 annually.
He was an accomplished soccer player and intended to pursue studies in artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and computer science at the University of Pennsylvania, according to a 2016 interview.
Mangione’s capture followed tips from vigilant McDonald’s staff who recognized him from widely circulated images. At the time of his arrest, he was reportedly in possession of a firearm and a silencer-like device, both believed to be linked to the murder.
While Mangione’s manifesto offers potential insight into his motivations, investigators are still determining whether these ideological views directly influenced the murder.
The case remains under active investigation, with law enforcement urging anyone with additional information to come forward.
Crime
Victims Identified in Deadly Robeson County Mass Shooting
Two Dead, 13 Injured in Mass Shooting at Large Party in Robeson County, North Carolina
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. — A late-night party in eastern North Carolina turned deadly early Saturday morning when gunfire erupted, leaving two people dead and 13 others injured, according to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Burnis Wilkins confirmed that deputies were called to the scene on Dixon Drive, just outside the town of Maxton, at approximately 3:00 a.m. following reports of a shooting at a large outdoor gathering attended by more than 150 people.
When deputies arrived, chaos had already unfolded — witnesses said over 150 individuals fled the area before law enforcement could secure the scene.
Authorities identified the deceased victims as Jessie Locklear and his son Nehemiah Locklear.
Several other victims sustained critical injuries and were transported to area hospitals for emergency treatment.
Sheriff Wilkins stated that, based on preliminary findings, the shooting appears to have been an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the wider community.
The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from multiple agencies, continues to investigate the circumstances that led to the violence.
Detectives are working to determine the motive and identify all parties involved.
Authorities are urging anyone with information—or anyone who attended the gathering and witnessed the incident—to contact the Robeson County Sheriff’s Investigators at 910-671-3100.
“We know there were many people present when this occurred,” Sheriff Wilkins said. “If you saw something or know something, we need you to come forward to help bring justice to the victims and their families.”