Luigi Mangione, the suspected killer of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was arrested at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania, prompting his family to issue a statement expressing shock and devastation. The family, based in Baltimore, asked for prayers for all involved in the case and offered condolences to Thompson’s family. Mangione is facing murder charges in New York City and is expected to be extradited there. The Mangione family has deep roots in Baltimore, with a history of real estate development and community involvement. Luigi’s late grandfather, Nicholas Mangione Sr., was known for his real estate projects and business ventures, while his grandmother, Mary Mangione, was active in various community organizations. Luigi’s mother, Kathleen, is involved in the family funeral home business. Luigi himself was academically successful, graduating as valedictorian from Gilman School and cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania in engineering and applied sciences. His sister, MariaSanta, is a physician at the University of Texas Southwestern, while another sister, Luciana, is a visual artist. Despite his academic achievements and family background, Luigi’s arrest for the alleged murder has shocked and saddened those who know him, as evident from his family’s statement and social media posts.
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Family of the accused killer of a CEO speaks up
