Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, has been charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione, who was arrested in Pennsylvania, faces charges including first-degree murder, weapons possession, and forgery. He is expected to be extradited to New York.

Educational Background

Mangione graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2020 with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in engineering, majoring in computer and information science. Previously, he attended the prestigious Gilman School in Baltimore, where he excelled in robotics and Model United Nations. He was also the valedictorian of his high school class.

Online Activities and Interests

Mangione left a substantial online trail. He reviewed controversial literature like the Unabomber Manifesto, giving it a mixed assessment. He also showed an interest in artificial intelligence, frequently posting and sharing content on technology and societal issues. On Goodreads, he praised works such as Tim Urban’s "What’s Our Problem?" as vital philosophical texts.

Professional and Entrepreneurial Pursuits

Mangione founded AppRoar Studios in high school, developing an iPhone game called "Pivot Plane." He later co-founded a video game design club at the University of Pennsylvania. Professionally, he worked as a data engineer at TrueCar until 2023.

Legal Troubles and Health Issues

Before the murder charges, Mangione had been accused of trespassing in a Hawaiian state park in 2023, paying a fine to resolve the matter. He also reportedly struggled with severe back pain and underwent surgery to address a misaligned vertebra, as shared by a former roommate.

Family Background

Mangione hails from a wealthy and influential family in Baltimore. His grandfather, Nick Mangione Sr., was a multimillionaire real estate developer. The family owns prominent properties like Turf Valley Resort and Hayfields Country Club. One of his cousins is Nino Mangione, a Republican state legislator in Maryland.

Arrest Details

Police apprehended Mangione in Altoona, Pennsylvania, at a McDonald’s, where he was using a laptop and wearing a medical mask. Initially presenting a fake ID, Mangione admitted his real identity when confronted by the officers. Authorities have not disclosed a motive for the crime.

The case has drawn widespread attention due to Mangione’s privileged background and his alleged involvement in such a high-profile crime. The investigation is ongoing.