When Luigi Mangione allegedly gunned down UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, the media called it a senseless crime. But online, a different story emerged—one of rage, reckoning, and a suspected killer turned folk hero. More than just a true crime podcast, LUIGI, hosted by Jesse Weber, dares to look beyond the crime and the accused to explore a cultural tipping point in America, asking you to decide - is the status quo enough, or is it time for a cultural reckoning?Listen to Law&Crime’s LUIGI exclusively on Wondery+ and follow the show page to keep up on all the latest developments. You can join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Visit www.wondery.com/links/luigi and start your free trial now!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chapter 1: Why is the Luigi Mangione case significant?
Hey, weirdos. You know we usually steer clear of active cases, not because we're not following them, but because we believe in giving you the complete, thoroughly researched picture while also staying respectful to everybody involved. But we have been absolutely glued to the Law and Crime Network lately following the Luigi Mangione trial.
For those who are having a hard time with the name, Luigi is the 26-year-old charged with the December murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. And while we want to be really mindful about how we discuss this, because at its core, this is about the loss of a human life, we can't ignore how this case has sparked some really complex conversations across social media.
That's why we're super excited to tell you about Law & Crime's new podcast series, Luigi. What makes this podcast series special is how thoughtfully they're handling such a sensitive topic. The host, Jesse Weber, is doing an incredible job presenting a comprehensive look at the case through exclusive interviews, courtroom documents, and in-depth coverage.
It explores not just the trial itself, but the deeper questions this case has raised about our healthcare system, all while never losing sight of the human impact at its center. I'm about to play you a clip from the first episode of Law & Crime's Luigi, which will be available exclusively on Wondery Plus on March 24th. Already a Wondery Plus member? Then you can start listening to Luigi right now.
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A falsified New Jersey driver's license under the name Mark Rosario hinted at an attempt to hide his true identity, the same alias he had used when checking into a New York City hostel before his arrest. A stash of cash totaling $10,000, including $2,000 in foreign currency, as if he had been perhaps preparing for a swift escape.
A box of medical masks, a seemingly mundane detail, yet one that completed the picture of a man on the run. and a U.S. passport that confirmed his real name, Luigi Mangione. As investigators pieced together the evidence, it became clear Mangione wasn't just another anonymous face in a fast food restaurant.
He was the prime suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and the manhunt that had gripped the nation had finally come to an end. And to the authorities, this was definitely the guy they say shot Brian Thompson.
They have him captured on film shooting another human being.
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Chapter 2: Who is Luigi Mangione and what is he accused of?
As he was led into the courthouse in Hollidaysburg wearing shackles and an orange jumpsuit, cameras flashed while reporters shouted questions. But it was Mangione's own voice that cut through the noise. Completely untouched, and the impulse of the intelligence of the American people is like experience. He barked at the press, his frustration unmistakable.
He carried himself with an air of defiance, but once inside the courtroom, his demeanor shifted. Seated before the judge, Mangione answered in short, clipped responses. His defense attorney, Thomas M. Dickey, leaned in often, the two whispering in hushed tones. Behind him, a row of NYPD officers sat like a wall of silent enforcers, their presence a reminder that New York was waiting.
You just heard a clip from the first episode of Law & Crime's Luigi. You can listen to the full episode and more when Law & Crime's Luigi releases exclusively on Wondery Plus starting March 24th. Join Wondery Plus in the Wondery app, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts, and follow the show page for weekly update episodes on the Luigi Mangione case as it unfolds in real time.
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