A suspect who has been named in the homicide of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson posted multiple shirtless pictures, or "thirst traps" to social media, and bragged about the size of his penis online.
26-year-old Luigi Mangione was taken into custody on Monday morning following the killing of Brian Thompson, who was shot to death by a hooded figure on the streets of New York City on Wednesday.
Social media users quickly began searching for his digital footprint after his identity was released, and photos of him as well as tweets that he posted began resurfacing.
In some of the photos, Mangione is seen posing shirtless, smiling at the camera.
the shooter’s sister posted this on her story??? 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/QcAmuJMeui
— Cooper💫 (@cooperownbey) December 9, 2024
One older tweet surfaced of Mangione discussing the size of his penis.
"Do any of you r-----s have a PhD? I have questions," wrote another user.
Do any of you retards have a PhD? I have questions
— Max (@minordissent) May 22, 2024
"Ya," Mangione responded.
ya
— Luigi Mangione (@PepMangione) May 24, 2024
"Pretty huge D-ck," he continued.
Pretty huge Dickhttps://t.co/GDcHq5Z299
— Luigi Mangione (@PepMangione) May 25, 2024
His X account also follows podcaster and commentator Joe Rogan.
Mangione was taken into custody at a McDonald's location in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Multiple fake IDs, a passport and a gun and suppressor that matched the ones used in the attack were found on his person, reported the Daily Pennsylvanian.
"It does seem that he had some ill will toward corporate America," said NYPD Chief of Detectives Joe Kenny.
Since his identity was revealed, a sort of fanbase has developed around him and his social media profiles, with users commenting on his physical appearance or applauding his actions.
"I want him to top me b4 he goes," wrote one user.
i want him to top me b4 he goes
— 𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢 (@diorbardiiii) December 9, 2024
"I can fix him," said another.
i can fix him
— emy (@emysbill) December 9, 2024
"I need him -- I mean free him!!" said a third.
i need him— i mean free him!!
— SEEN BY BEYONCÉ! (@aliensgroove) December 9, 2024
According to his social media profiles, Mangione graduated with a Bachelor and Master in Science Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.
"He has no prior arrest history in New York," Kenny added. "Members of the NYPD detective bureau are currently traveling to Pennsylvania with members of the Manhattan District Attorney's office to interview this subject."
Originally published by Latin Times.
