Early Life and Education of Luigi Mangione: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Luigi Mangione. From birth to education, explore key events.

Luigi Nicholas Mangione is an American individual identified as the suspect in the killing of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. The available information is limited to the identification of Mangione as a suspect in a high-profile case.

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May 6, 1998: Luigi Mangione Born

On May 6, 1998, Luigi Nicholas Mangione was born. He is later identified as the suspect in the killing of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare.

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May 2016: UI Programming Intern at Firaxis Games

In May 2016, Luigi Mangione began a UI programming internship with Firaxis Games, working on the video game Civilization VI.

2016: Graduated as valedictorian

In 2016, Luigi Mangione graduated as the valedictorian of his class at Gilman School. His speech focused on the impact of AI and technology.

August 2017: End of Firaxis Games Internship

In August 2017, Luigi Mangione's UI programming internship with Firaxis Games came to an end.

2019: Head Counselor at Stanford University

During the summer of 2019, Luigi Mangione served as a head counselor for Stanford University's artificial intelligence pre-collegiate studies program in California.

2020: Graduated from University of Pennsylvania

In 2020, Luigi Mangione graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) in computer engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) in computer and information science.

June 2022: Moved out of Surfbreak

In June 2022, Luigi Mangione moved out of Surfbreak, a co-living space in Honolulu, Hawaii.

February 2023: Left TrueCar

At the end of February 2023, Luigi Mangione left his job at TrueCar, citing boredom and a desire to read and do yoga.

July 2023: Spinal Fusion Surgery

In July 2023, Luigi Mangione reportedly underwent a spinal fusion surgery.

2023: Book Club Ended

In 2023, the book club co-founded by Luigi Mangione at Surfbreak ended when he left Hawaii.

February 2024: Backpacking Trip

In February 2024, Luigi Mangione told a friend that he was going backpacking, and he took a solo trip through East and Southeast Asia.

November 18, 2024: Reported Missing

On November 18, 2024, Luigi Mangione's mother reported him missing to the San Francisco Police Department, stating that the family had not heard from him since July.

December 4, 2024: Brian Thompson Killed

On December 4, 2024, Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was shot and killed in New York City, leading to a nationwide manhunt for Luigi Mangione.

December 9, 2024: Mangione Arrested

On December 9, 2024, Luigi Mangione was arrested at a McDonald's restaurant in Altoona, Pennsylvania, following a five-day manhunt after the shooting of Brian Thompson. An employee recognized him from images released by the NYPD.

December 2024: Public Reaction to Killing

In December 2024, following the Thompson killing, anger erupted on social media platforms at Thompson, UnitedHealth, and the U.S. health insurance system, with many praising the killing. A poll found that most American adults blame health insurance companies' denials for health care coverage and/or profits for Thompson's death.

December 2024: Mixed Public Opinion

In December 2024, public opinion on Luigi Mangione was mixed, with a poll finding that 43% of American citizens held an unfavorable view of Mangione, while 21% viewed him favorably. Support was notably higher among citizens aged 18–29 and those identifying as very liberal.

December 17, 2024: Mangione Indicted

On December 17, 2024, the Manhattan district attorney's office indicted Luigi Mangione on 11 New York state charges related to the killing of Brian Thompson.