Suspected murderer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Luigi Mangione took the internet by storm after he was arrested for shooting and killing Brian Thompson, as social media users were quick to celebrate him and even called him charming.
accused of murder has been praised as He called himself “hot” and a “multi-faceted interesting person” in his response to the photo. Online supporters called him “sexy” and demanded his freedom.
Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, has become another figure involved in murder investigations whose appearance has attracted considerable attention, like serial killer Ted Bundy or murder suspects who have been spared impunity. Amanda Knox
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Luigi Mangione photographed macaroni in Pennsylvania. after he was arrested for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. (Received from Fox News Digital)
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Psychotherapist and author Dr. Robi Ludwig, Psy.D, said Mangione has become a “folk hero” who has angered some people with the health insurance industry.
Murder isn’t always a good thing, though. But it also feels reasonable to those speaking online. And many feel that the industry is harsh on them. Therefore, there is a sense of powerlessness that arises when people feel vulnerable or struggle to respond. It’s a well-known company,” she told Fox News Digital.
Talking about his looks, she said, “Beauty is power. And from an evolutionary point of view People associate beauty with health and well-being. So sometimes our brains take a while to catch up. Beauty is beauty, but it doesn’t mean that some people aren’t murderers. That doesn’t mean people are bad. So I think there’s a trick going on… We are seduced by our appearance and sexuality and can become blind. For our highest benefit Who is good and who is evil?”
Dr. Jonathan Alpert, psychotherapist and author of “Be Fearless: Change Your Life in 28 Days,” says people can create “cognitive bias” based on a single characteristic of a person
“In the case of the person accused of killing the CEO It’s his look,” he told Fox News Digital. “People tend to make quick judgments that lead to poor decisions based on this characteristic so strictly. I’ve heard from many people. People sided with the killer that his dealings with the insurance company were legitimate. And murder has a point to make. I asked them if they would have the same opinion of the murderer if he were ugly and had tattoos all over his face. To which they were silent and not sure how to answer. This is proof positive that indeed And then people are influenced by them. See, and in Mangione’s case, his appearance cannot be reconciled with the alleged heinous acts.”
Taylor Lawrence, a left-wing journalist who lacked empathy and even “joy” about the murders; Mangione has also been harshly criticized, writing on Substack that she spoke with several people to “praise” Mangione online and found that this was linked to her frustration with the healthcare system.
Taylor Lorenz attends the premiere of “This Is Not Financial Advice” during the 2023 Tribeca Festival at SVA Theater on June 10, 2023 in New York City. (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival)
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“They were all under 40, mostly Gen Z, and all said they were impressed in some way with the healthcare system. Whether watching parents or grandparents struggle to get basic care or fighting to get care themselves,” she wrote.
“Everyone I talked to said they had completely lost faith in the two-party system and the media. which they feel is beneficial to the organization They gathered around the gunman because it seemed like he was the only one at the moment who was willing to do so. something about the whole thing,” Lawrence added.
The former Washington Post journalist joined Piers Morgan’s show and said she was delighted by the murder. Before pulling back a bit and saying that happy isn’t the right word.
Luigi Mangione in Facebook photo Mangione is being held in Altoona. Pennsylvania on Monday morning It involves the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. in new york city (Luigi Mangione/Facebook)
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Comedian and host of After Midnight Taylor Tomlinson joins in Mangione’s appearance as well.
“Other late night shows. It all boils down to the fact that everyone thinks the shooter is hot,” Tomlinson said. “But I feel confident that I’m the only late-night host who can honestly say ‘will’.”
“Do you know how charming you have to be to get a McDonald’s employee to say, ‘Wait a minute, OK, you’re suspicious of being here,’” she joked.
Pictures of UnitedHealth CEO assassin Luigi Mangione surfaced during a CNN segment.
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CNN dropped a chyron banner on Tuesday to show Mangione’s abs in a shirtless photo. While talking about the online fan base of the accused killer.
“It is deeply troubling that we are celebrating a person who committed a cold-blooded murder. Because he obviously goes to the gym,” said CNN political commentator Kate Bedingfield.
Anchor Kasie Hunt then suggested they remove the banner. “To see why,” much of the online fascination with Mangione stems from the fact that he is “Attractive individual,” according to Bedingfield.
Alpert said the media blamed the online trend for Mangione’s fascination, to some degree.
“Both traditional media and social media highlight the killer’s appearance. Whether intentional or not It drives user engagement and clicks,” he told Fox News Digital. “We as a culture and society are obsessed with obsession. And this stress can obscure the seriousness of the crime.”
