Luigi Mangione expressed anger at healthcare industry in previous Reddit posts: Report

A man, Luigi Mangione, detained as a suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has emerged as a vocal critic of the health insurance industry, particularly the influence of corporate greed in healthcare.

Luigi Mangione, who underwent spinal surgery last year to address chronic back pain, had previously used Reddit to share his recovery story, offering words of encouragement to others suffering from similar conditions. He openly advocated for the surgical procedure that helped improve his quality of life, urging people to push back against doctors who suggested they simply had to live with pain. His posts, however, did not hint at any significant grievances with the healthcare system at large.

It wasn’t until after his arrest that authorities discovered a handwritten note, allegedly penned by Mangione, which expressed deep anger at the corporate structure of the healthcare industry. The note, which law enforcement officials have described as scathing, referenced the role of “parasites” in the system and took aim at the power and profitability of health insurers. The note is being treated as evidence that Mangione’s actions may have been motivated by frustration over what he viewed as widespread corporate exploitation in healthcare.

During his first public appearance following his arrest, Mangione, 45, was seen shouting from the back of a patrol car. He angrily denounced the state of the healthcare system, calling it “an insult to the intelligence of the American people.” As sheriff’s deputies escorted him into the courthouse, Mangione continued to voice his disdain for the insurance industry.

Law enforcement officials have confirmed that, despite Mangione’s apparent animosity toward health insurers, there is no evidence to suggest he was ever personally insured by UnitedHealthcare, the company led by Thompson. The circumstances surrounding the killing, which occurred earlier this week, remain under investigation, though investigators are now exploring the possibility that Mangione’s actions may have been driven by broader frustrations with the healthcare system.

Thompson, 55, was found dead at his residence in a suburban Pennsylvania neighborhood. Authorities are working to determine the full extent of Mangione’s connection to Thompson and whether the alleged crime was a targeted act.

As the investigation continues, questions are being raised about the intersection of personal grievances and violent acts, particularly within the context of healthcare’s complex corporate landscape.