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Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, allegedly visited a high-end gun range in Thailand just months before the fatal shooting, according to revelations from his travel companions.
Two German tourists, identified as Paul and Max, detailed their experiences with Mangione in TMZ's documentary "Luigi Mangione: The Mind of a Killer." The pair claimed that during their trip through Asia, Mangione skipped a beach outing to visit the gun range, later describing it as an expensive experience.
The visit occurred during Mangione's solo Asia trip, which began after he fled the United States early last year. While on this journey, Mangione reportedly became fixated on Jash Dholani's philosophical book, "Hit Reverse: New Ideas From Old Books." His obsession led him to purchase 400 copies of the book and travel to Mumbai to personally meet the Indian author and provide feedback.
The shooting range visit preceded Mangione's resurfacing in New York City on December 4, where he allegedly shot Thompson. A manifesto reportedly authored by Mangione suggested he was driven by disdain for corporate greed, which he viewed as epitomized by the American healthcare system. "Healthcare was not Luigi's gripe," the documentary notes, "He was more concerned with corporate greed."
Mangione, an Ivy League-educated tech expert, had severed ties with his family during his travels and was reported missing. Following a five-day manhunt, he was arrested in Pennsylvania and subsequently pleaded not guilty to charges connected to the murder.
The case has drawn significant attention, with investigators exploring Mangione's ideological influences, including his fixation on Dholani's work and another book critiquing corporate greed. These insights, combined with his activities abroad, have raised questions about the trajectory that led to Thompson's alleged murder.
Mangione remains in custody as legal proceedings continue.
