NYC Assassin Suspect’s Family Breaks Silence After Chilling Details Are Revealed

The family of Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has broken their silence as chilling details about the case continue to surface. In a statement posted Monday by Maryland Delegate Nino Mangione, a Republican representing Baltimore County, the family expressed their shock and sorrow over Luigi’s arrest.

Nino is the cousin of Luigi. The statement, signed “The Mangione Family,” marks the first public acknowledgment from Luigi Mangione’s relatives since his dramatic capture in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Mangione, described by authorities as a former Ivy League student with radical anti-corporate views, was arrested at a McDonald’s after a six-day manhunt that spanned multiple states.

“Unfortunately, we cannot comment on news reports regarding Luigi Mangione. We only know what we have read in the media,” the statement reads. “Our family is shocked and devastated by Luigi’s arrest. We offer our prayers to the family of Brian Thompson, and we ask people to pray for all involved. We are devastated by this news.”

A Statement From The Mangione Family Regarding Luigi Mangione pic.twitter.com/6E6E2CfgFv

— Nino Mangione (@NinoMangione42) December 10, 2024

Authorities found Mangione in possession of a handwritten manifesto critical of the healthcare industry, as well as a bolt-action firearm resembling the one used in Thompson’s murder. Law enforcement sources described the manifesto as a blend of anti-capitalist ideology and references to Ted Kaczynski, the convicted “Unabomber.”

Investigators believe Mangione fled New York City immediately following the shooting, using a Greyhound bus to evade capture. Authorities are now piecing together how someone from a privileged background, with degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and professional experience in the tech industry, came to carry out such a shocking act.

NEW: I have obtained Luigi Mangione’s high school yearbook page, where his parents praised him for being a courageous and respectful young man.

Mangione, 26, was originally from Towson, Maryland.

The former valedictorian and Ivy League grad wrote a manifesto containing phrases… pic.twitter.com/lemNh1rpSt

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 9, 2024

After his arrest, Mangione had his first meal in custody—a square slice of pizza shared by the officers at the police station. By then, he had settled down, a law enforcement source disclosed to Fox News. “While he was nervous and shaking during the arrest – when he was in the jail cell his demeanor was relatively calm,” the source explained. “He didn’t appear angry or scared.”

Mangione faces murder charges along with four additional counts related to document forgery and illegal firearm possession. His arrest occurred at a McDonald’s, where a customer recognized him and alerted the staff, who then called the police.

Upon questioning about his recent presence in New York, “the male became quiet and started to shake,” as noted in the complaint. Initially, he presented a fake ID to the officers. However, when warned he could face arrest for misrepresenting his identity, he disclosed his real name. When asked about his reason for lying, he admitted, “I clearly shouldn’t have.”

The internal police report included an analysis of Mangione’s motives, highlighting insights from his manifesto. It stated that “he likely views himself as a hero of sorts who has finally decided to act upon such injustices.” There was also concern among police officials that Mangione could become a figure of emulation.

The report warned, “Based on observed initial online reactions to the shooting, including celebrations of the killing of a health insurance executive, there is a risk that a wide range of extremists may view Mangione as a martyr and an example to follow.”

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