14 December,2024 08:19 AM IST | New Zealand | A Correspondent
Old pictures of Luigi Mangione are going viral on the internet. Pics/X
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is unexpectedly capturing hearts online. Arrested at a Pennsylvania, USA McDonald's, Mangione's case remains under investigation.
Mangione getting arrested
Social media users, however, are focused less on the crime and more on Mangione's persona - valedictorian, heir to a resort fortune, and an avid reader. Posts admiring his looks and intelligence have gone viral, with some even demanding his release.
Mugshot of Mangione, from prison
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Adding to the chaos, Mangione fans are bombing McDonald's review pages with 1-star ratings, calling the restaurant staff "rats" for tipping off police. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro condemned the glorification of Mangione, emphasising that the real hero is the whistleblower who called 911. Critics are calling out this bizarre infatuation, questioning how adults can romanticize someone accused of murder.
As Mangione faces serious charges, including second-degree murder and firearm possession, the Internet's fixation reveals a troubling trend of idolising alleged criminals.
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