The family of Luigi Mangione, the Ivy League graduate charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, expressed shock and devastation following his arrest. In a statement shared by Nino Mangione, a Republican delegate in Baltimore County, the family offered prayers for Thompson’s family and urged public prayers for all involved. They emphasized that they were learning details through media reports and could not provide additional comments.
Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested Monday at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, ending a five-day manhunt. A restaurant employee recognized him from widely circulated photos and alerted police. When officers approached, Mangione appeared visibly nervous, presented a fake New Jersey ID, and was taken into custody. Police found a ghost gun with a silencer and a handwritten manifesto allegedly linking him to the crime.
The manifesto reportedly included a chilling message: “These parasites had it coming. I do apologize for any strife or traumas but it had to be done.”
Mangione’s arrest followed weeks of estrangement from family and friends. His mother reported him missing on November 18, potentially from his former residence in San Francisco. Law enforcement and acquaintances described a significant decline in his mental state, attributed to a “traumatic” back surgery months earlier. High school friends and former roommates recounted how he became increasingly isolated and erratic after the procedure, which involved extensive spinal hardware.
The well-off Mangione family, prominent in Baltimore’s Towson community, owns multiple businesses, including country clubs and real estate. Despite his privileged upbringing and achievements as a University of Pennsylvania graduate and high school valedictorian, Mangione’s behavior had reportedly changed drastically after the surgery.
Law enforcement continues its investigation. Mangione has not made any statements since his arrest.
