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Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, allegedly detailed his intentions in a notebook discovered by authorities, according to a senior law enforcement source. The notebook reportedly included a to-do list related to the killing and discussed various methods of carrying out the crime.
In one entry, Mangione allegedly contemplated bombing Manhattan but dismissed the idea, citing a desire to avoid harming innocent people. Instead, he allegedly opted for a more targeted approach. "What do you do? You whack the CEO at the annual parasitic bean-counter convention," he allegedly wrote. "It's targeted, precise, and doesn't risk innocents."
Mangione, 26, was arrested on Monday, Dec. 9, at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, just days after Thompson, 50, was shot and killed outside the New York Hilton Midtown. Thompson was heading to an annual investors event when a masked and hooded gunman ambushed him.
Upon his arrest, police claim Mangione was found in possession of a 3D-printed ghost gun, a silencer, and fake identification documents. In Pennsylvania, he was arraigned on multiple charges, including forgery and weapons possession. Authorities are now working to extradite him to New York, where he faces a second-degree murder charge.
Authorities also allege Mangione carried a manifesto in which he wrote that the murder was necessary, though he regretted any distress caused. "I do apologize for any strife or traumas, but it had to be done," he allegedly stated. "Frankly, these parasites had it coming."
Thompson, a father of two sons, was laid to rest privately following his tragic death.
Mangione's lawyer, Thomas Dickey, has firmly denied any conclusive evidence tying his client to the murder. Speaking on Good Morning America on Dec. 11, Dickey reiterated his position, stating, "We've seen no evidence that links Luigi Mangione to this crime."
Dickey also questioned the evidence allegedly found with Mangione at the time of his arrest. "We are aware of the ghost gun allegations, but there is no evidence linking it to the crime," he said. "We're still waiting to review the details and begin our inquiry."
At a court hearing in Pennsylvania on Dec. 10, Mangione's request for bail was denied by Judge David Consiglio. He remains in custody as he contests extradition to New York. Mangione's defense team has argued that more information is needed before his transfer, highlighting the lack of detailed evidence in the arrest warrant issued by New York prosecutors.
Authorities continue their investigation into the high-profile case, which has sent shockwaves through the business world and beyond.
