A shocking crime. A nation divided. When UnitedHealthcare’s CEO was gunned down in broad daylight, the media called it a senseless crime. But online, a different story emerged—one of rage, reckoning, and a suspected killer named Luigi Mangione turned folk hero.More than just a true crime tale, LUIGI, hosted by Law&Crime's Jesse Weber, explores a cultural tipping point in America. Through expert analysis and accounts, this series unpacks the public’s disillusionment with corporate power, the viral glorification of an alleged killer, and the widening gap between media narratives and public sentiment. We challenge you to decide - is the status quo enough, or is it time for a change in America?Listen to Law&Crime and Twist’s LUIGI exclusively on Wondery+ . You can join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chapter 1: What happened on December 4th, 2024, in Midtown Manhattan?
In the early hours of December 4th, 2024, CEO Brian Thompson stepped out onto the streets of Midtown Manhattan.
He's approached from behind by this assailant who pulls out a weapon and starts firing at him.
In an instant, one of the most powerful men in the healthcare industry was dead. We're talking about the CEO of the biggest private health insurance corporation in the world, in human history. And the suspect
Chapter 2: Who is Luigi Nicholas Mangione?
He has been identified as Luigi Nicholas Mangione.
Became one of the most divisive figures in modern criminal history.
I was targeted, premeditated, and meant to sow terror.
Chapter 3: What makes this crime a cultural tipping point in America?
I'm Jesse Weber, host of Luigi, produced by Law & Crime and Twist. This is more than a true crime investigation. We dare to look beyond the crime and the accused and explore a uniquely American moment that could change the country forever.
He was on display for everyone to see in the biggest staged perp walk I've ever seen in my career.
As this case unfolds, we go beyond the crime of the decade headline to explore its cultural reckoning.
None of us have ever had 100% great experiences when it comes to insurance companies. There's just so many reasons that people have grievances with this.
Chapter 4: How is public sentiment reacting to the crime?
It's not just for Luigi. It's what this represents. This is America. They make the poor poorer and the rich richer.
This is the story of a growing cultural divide in America. Where mainstream media was quick to condemn the killing, the public reaction, particularly on social media, has been unexpected. Why are these kind of ordinary people who are not particularly political glomming onto this?
Social media has erupted with praise for this cowardly attack.
In a nation divided by greed, power, and desperation, the killing of a CEO has sparked a long overdue conversation and revealed a nation on the brink.
Universal healthcare now or free Luigi.
Privatized healthcare is a crime against humanity.
One thing is clear, this wasn't just a murder, it was a message.
We have a manifesto that he's written that literally explains why this particular person was targeted.
Wherever this case goes, law and crime will provide you with all angles of the case, from those who have condemned the suspect and the crime.
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