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UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Suspect Luigi Mangione Was Reported Missing By Family After Back Surgery

CEO assassination suspect Luigi Mangione’s missing scandal revealed.

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A manhunt spanning five days ended when Luigi Mangione, 26, was apprehended at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

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Mangione, a suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, sparked nationwide intrigue.

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The chilling details emerged after police discovered Mangione with a ghost gun, silencer, and incriminating writings.

Thompson’s assassination exposed.

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On December 4, tragedy struck outside Manhattan’s Hilton Hotel during UnitedHealth Group’s investor conference.

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Brian Thompson, 50, was ambushed and shot three times by a masked gunman who fled on an electric Citi Bike.

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Shell casings bore phrases like “deny” and “defend,” alluding to infamous insurance practices.

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The NYPD described the act as targeted, with Thompson having received threats before his death.

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Arrested five days later, Mangione had fake IDs, a manifesto, and weapons.

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The shooting reverberated through social media, with polarizing reactions and tasteless imitations.

Timeline of events highlighted.

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Police sources exclusively told The Post that the suspected killer arrived in NYC via an interstate Greyhound bus on Nov. 24, just days before the murder.

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The bus had departed from Atlanta, Georgia, but authorities remain tight-lipped about where exactly the gunman boarded.

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After arriving at the Port Authority bus terminal in Manhattan, the suspect wasted no time in checking into a hostel on the Upper West Side.

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Sources say he booked a room at the HI New York City Hostel before embarking on a chilling mission to stalk his target at the Hilton Hotel in Midtown.

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It was here, just a few days later, that the CEO of UnitedHealthcare would meet his untimely death.

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The suspect stayed at the hostel, briefly checked out, and then returned on Nov. 30, this time using a fake New Jersey ID to rebook a room.

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Authorities were soon given a disturbing glimpse into the gunman’s behavior. Surveillance footage from the hostel shows the unmasked face of the killer.

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But what’s even more unsettling? Sources say the gunman removed his mask willingly – because he was flirting with the hostel receptionist.

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Police say the killer smiled in the lobby as the receptionist asked him to remove his mask. Little did she know, this was a man with murder on his mind.

Mangione’s backstory explained.

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Mangione’s story begins in Maryland, where he grew up in an influential real estate family.

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A Gilman School valedictorian, Mangione’s achievements were extraordinary but shadowed by later turmoil.

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He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer science by 2020.

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His promising career included stints at top companies like TrueCar and internships with video game developers.

Mangione’s personal struggles detailed.

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Yet Mangione’s life unraveled, plagued by physical ailments and disconnection from loved ones.

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Back surgery earlier this year was a turning point, leading to isolation and alleged grievances against the healthcare system.

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Friends recounted his debilitating recovery and the toll it took, describing a once-active man reduced to suffering.

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His reading list, filled with books on chronic pain, hinted at deep frustrations.

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Mangione’s family reported him missing in November after months of radio silence.

The investigation continues.

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Mangione awaits extradition to New York, where murder charges are imminent.

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His capture raises questions about mental health, societal pressure, and the impact of unresolved trauma.

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Investigators will focus on unraveling the connections between Mangione’s life and Thompson’s murder.

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As more facts emerge, one thing is certain: this case is a tragic intersection of brilliance and desperation.

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The nation watches as the trial of Luigi Mangione promises to reveal dark secrets and unanswered questions.