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Episode Date: March 24, 2025

When Luigi Mangione was arrested for allegedly shooting UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, it sent shockwaves across the country, but the aftermath was even more unsettling. While mainstream media condemned the act as a brutal murder, a very different narrative was taking shape online—one that questioned the true villains in this story. Was the alleged shooter a violent extremist, or had he become an unwitting symbol of something much larger? Hosted by Law&Crime's Jesse Weber, LUIGI is more than just a true crime investigation—it's an exploration of a uniquely American moment. As this case continues to unfold in real-time, this series steps beyond the headline-grabbing "crime of the decade" angle to examine the cultural reckoning it has triggered. At its core, LUIGI captures a shifting America at a tipping point. From the public's growing disillusionment with corporate power to the radicalization of online discourse,—this is a story about what happens when the powerless begin to push back. LUIGI dissects the moral, political, and cultural divide at the heart of this case. Wherever this case goes, Law&Crime will provide you with all angles of the case; from those who have condemned the suspect and the crime, to others celebrating the act as revolutionary. With exclusive interviews and in-depth coverage, we challenge you to decide: Is the status quo enough, or is it time for a cultural reckoning?Listen to Law&Crime and Twist’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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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will keep you on the edge of your seat. Don't let your fears take hold of you as you dive into this addictive series. Love thrillers with a paranormal twist? The entire Oracle trilogy is available on Audible. Listen now on Audible. In the early hours of December 4th, 2024, CEO Brian Thompson stepped out onto the streets of Midtown Manhattan. In an instant, one of the most powerful men in the healthcare industry was dead. And the suspect, Luigi Mangione, became one of the most divisive figures in modern criminal history. I'm Jesse Weber, host of Law and Crimes, Luigi, a new podcast that 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. As this case unfolds,

we go beyond the Crime of the Decade headline to explore its cultural reckoning. 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. 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. Wherever this case goes, law and crime promises to provide you with all angles of the case. With exclusive interviews, courtroom documents, and in-depth coverage, law and crime presents all sides of the case, challenging you to decide.

Is the status quo enough, or is it time for a cultural reckoning? I'm about to play you a clip from the first episode of Law and Crimes, Luigi, available exclusively on Wondery Plus on March 24th. 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 United Healthcare 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. Gobbs of physical evidence that connect him to the actual crime. We have a weapon. We have ammunition. We have fingerprints. Fingerprints on the weapon. We have fingerprints on a water bottle. The NYPD, working in lockstep with the FBI and the Manhattan District Attorney's

Office, immediately dispatched detectives to Altoona. And so consequence becomes the biggest issue now for him. And for the American people, the unmasking of the Ouija Mangione slowly began to expose another massive issue. On platforms like X, TikTok, and Reddit, initial reactions were a mix of shock, outrage, and conspiracy theories. Many were horrified by the apparent cold-blooded murder of a corporate executive in broad daylight, while others speculated about Mangione's alleged motives, digging through his digital footprint

in search of clues. As more details about Mangione's background surfaced, including his criticisms of corporate greed and the health care industry, a segment of the internet began to lionize him. Following his arrest in Altoona, Luigi Mangione found himself facing a series of serious charges in Blair County. The fact that he was caught with a weapon, with ammunition, that local jurisdiction is now going to want to file charges.

Prosecutors wasted no time charging him with multiple offenses the day of his arrest, including carrying a firearm without a license, forgery, false identification to law enforcement, and possession of instruments of crime. Luigi Mangione's first appearance in Blair County Court on December 10, 2024, was anything but quiet. As he was led into the courthouse in Hollidaysburg wearing shackles in an orange jumpsuit, cameras flashed while reporters shouted questions. But it was Mangione's own voice that cut through the noise. 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 can listen to the full episode and more when Law and Crimes Luigi releases exclusively on Wondery Plus starting March 24th.

Join Wondry 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. Wherever this case goes, law and crime will be there. You can binge all episodes of this law and crime series ad free right now on Wondery Plus. Join Wondery Plus in the Wondery app, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.