Luigi Mangione, who was arrested in connection with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, is the heir to a holiday resort fortune created by his grandparents – and the brother of a top doctor.
Coming from a powerful Maryland family that was established by his late grandfather Nicholas Mangiano, who developed a substantial real estate portfolio including country clubs and media outlets in the state, Daily Mail reported.
Who is Nicholas Mangiano?
Nicholas Mangiano, who passed away in 2008 at 83 following a stroke, owned Turf Valley Resort, Hayfields Country Club and WCBM-AM radio station. Born to modest circumstances in Baltimore’s Little Italy, he established Lorien Health Services, where Luigi volunteered in 2014.
The family patriarch had 10 children, including Luigi’s father Louis, and was married to Mary until his death. They resided in a $1.9 million estate within their country club property until Mary died in 2013.
Luigi’s Republican connection
Luigi is related to Republican Maryland House of Delegates member Nino Mangione. His mother Kathleen Zannino Mangione operates a boutique travel enterprise, while his sister MariaSanta Mangione is a medical resident at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, following her studies at Vanderbilt.
Currently detained in Altoona, Pennsylvania, following Thompson’s shooting in Manhattan, Luigi was apprehended at McDonald’s on firearm charges after staff alerted authorities.
What led police to suspect Luigi?
Police discovered him possessing a suspected 3D-printed ‘ghost gun’, silencer, and false New Jersey identification matching that was used at an NYC hostel on November 24. A manifesto expressing grievances about healthcare industry profits was also found.
Despite his privileged background, including education at the prestigious Gilman School and the University of Pennsylvania, Mangione developed anti-capitalist views. He previously worked as a software engineer at TrueCar until February 2023.
The investigation continues into the December 4 shooting of Thompson outside Manhattan’s Hilton Hotel, where shell casings were found marked with “deny,” “defend,” and “depose.”
