Luigi Mangione, the alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has become the face of a new documentary. The project dives into the suspected murderer’s activities in the months leading up to the viral crime. Part of these moments include his trip to Thailand with two German tourists, Paul and Max. Mangione’s travel companions shed light on his alleged bizarre behavior during the trip. They claimed he skipped a beach day to visit a shooting range.
However, he later reported to them that it was too expensive. The suspected killer also had an obsession with Indian author Jash Dholani. Paul and Max claimed he enjoyed Dholani’s work Hit Reverse: New Ideas From Old Books. Mangione loved the book so much that he allegedly purchased 400 copies. Additionally, he traveled to Mumbai to meet the author and give him feedback. It was unclear if this book influenced the suspect’s decision to gun down the UnitedHealthcare CEO.
Apart from Mangione’s obsession with Dholani’s book, the documentary revealed he had a similar fixation on a second book. The text focused on corporate greed, which the documentary implied was the 26-year-old’s motive for killing the CEO. He allegedly viewed the American healthcare system as a prime example of this problem, leading to the tragic incident.
TMZ’s Luigi Mangione: The Mind of a Killer documentary added that bad healthcare experiences did not influence Mangione. Instead, they claimed he suffered from signs of mental illness, sparking mixed reactions from fans on X. Many saw their arguments, like Mangione’s visit to the shooting range, as weak. Meanwhile, others saw it as a reason to slam the alleged killer’s supporters.
Social Media Users Not Impressed by Luigi Mangione’s Documentary
Most commenters on X took an innocent until proven guilty stance and criticized the documentary showrunners. A displeased fan wrote, “Doesn’t mean anything and just like Netflix putting out docos when his trial hasn’t even started and hasn’t been found guilty of anything yet.”
Another echoed similar sentiments about the shooting range revelation in the documentary, noting it was irrelevant. “And your point? I’ve been to several. My 13-year-old niece just went to one?” the X user argued. They noted people were allowed to do these activities without being held guilty of a crime.
A third told showrunners to “Go f— themselves,” while others slammed Mangione’s supporters. A critic declared his admirers should be imprisoned, while another implied his supporters were all “pro-Palestinians.” This was not the first time the alleged killer had divided fans on X. Last December, We covered the drama over his good looks following his appearance in court to enter a not-guilty plea.
Mangione’s handsomeness sparked conspiracy theories, with someone speculating he could escape justice by bewitching women. “I am sure if they pack the jury with women who want to f— him, even though he can’t, he will get off. On this charge,” the individual penned. A fellow critic noted Netflix would make a documentary about Mangione, while a third labeled him a “coward.”
Will the public’s opinions about Luigi Mangione impact his ongoing legal battle?
