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A gripping new documentary set to premiere this month will take a deep dive into the life and alleged crimes of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
On December 4, 2024, Thompson was fatally shot outside a luxury hotel in Midtown Manhattan during a high-profile company event. His murder triggered a nationwide manhunt that ended on December 9, when Mangione was apprehended at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Authorities discovered a firearm, ammunition, stacks of cash, and multiple fake identification cards in his possession at the time of arrest.
Investigation Discovery (ID) has released a two-minute trailer for the upcoming documentary, which will premiere on February 17. The feature-length film offers exclusive interviews with those who knew Mangione personally, as well as expert insights from law enforcement and city officials. Among them, New York Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny weigh in on the case’s broader implications.
“The radicalization strikes terror and anxiety,” Adams states in the trailer, pointing to the unsettling nature of the alleged crime.
The documentary also sheds light on Mangione’s social media activity in the months leading up to the incident. In one of his posts, he wrote, “Violence against those who lead us to destruction is justified as self-defense,” a statement that has fueled further debate on his motivations.
The 26-year-old suspect is facing multiple charges, including first degree murder and two counts of second degree murder, one of which categorizes the act as terrorism. Additional charges in Pennsylvania include forgery, illegal firearm possession and tampering with identification records.
A New York federal judge has recently appointed a death penalty expert to Mangione’s defense team. His attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, will be leading the legal battle. If convicted, Mangione could face life in prison without parole—or even the death penalty.
The documentary premieres on February 17 on Investigation Discovery (ID) and will be available for streaming on Max.