History of Luigi Mangione in Timeline

Luigi Nicholas Mangione is an American man who has been accused of killing Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. The available information solely identifies him as an individual involved in a criminal accusation related to a high-profile case.

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May 6, 1998: Luigi Mangione's Birth

On May 6, 1998, Luigi Nicholas Mangione was born.

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May 2016: Firaxis Games Internship

Starting in May 2016, Mangione worked as a user interface programming intern with Firaxis Games.

2016: Graduation as Valedictorian

In 2016, Mangione graduated as the valedictorian of his class from Gilman School, focusing his speech on the impact of AI and technology.

August 2017: End of Firaxis Games Internship

In August 2017, Mangione's internship with Firaxis Games concluded.

2019: Stanford AI Program Counselor

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

November 2020: Joined TrueCar as Data Engineer

In November 2020, Mangione began working remotely as a data engineer for TrueCar.

2020: University Graduation

In 2020, Mangione graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a BSE in computer engineering and an MSE in computer and information science.

June 2022: Moved out of Surfbreak Hawaii

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

February 2023: Left TrueCar

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

July 2023: Spinal Fusion Surgery

In July 2023, Mangione reportedly underwent a spinal fusion surgery and wrote on social media that the surgery went well.

2023: Book club ended

In 2023, the book club co-founded by Mangione at Surfbreak ended after Mangione left Hawaii later that year.

February 2024: Solo Trip Through East and Southeast Asia

In February 2024, Mangione told a friend that he was "going backpacking for awhile", and did a solo trip through East and Southeast Asia, visiting Japan, Thailand, and other countries.

June 2024: Stopped Posting on Social Media

In June 2024, Mangione stopped posting on social media.

November 18, 2024: Missing Person Report

On November 18, 2024, 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's Murder

On December 4, 2024, Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was shot and killed in New York City.

December 9, 2024: Arrest in Altoona

On December 9, 2024, after a five-day nationwide manhunt, Mangione was arrested at a McDonald's restaurant in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

December 2024: Public Reaction to Thompson Killing

In December 2024, following the Thompson killing, anger erupted on social media platforms at Thompson, UnitedHealth, and the U.S. health insurance system generally, with many praising the killing.

December 2024: Mixed Public Opinion

In December 2024, various polls indicated mixed public opinion on Mangione, with younger and more liberal citizens tending to view him more favorably.

December 17, 2024: Indictment on State Charges

On December 17, 2024, the Manhattan district attorney's office indicted Mangione on 11 New York state charges.

December 19, 2024: Extradition to New York City

On December 19, 2024, Mangione was extradited to New York City and charged with four federal crimes.

December 23, 2024: "Mangione Merino" Sells Out

After Mangione's Manhattan courtroom appearance on December 23, 2024, the "washable Merino crewneck sweater" from Nordstrom that he was wearing, nicknamed "Mangione Merino", quickly sold out.

February 14, 2025: Defense Website Launched

On February 14, 2025, Mangione's New York defense team launched a website dedicated to providing updates on his prosecutions.

February 2025: Loafers Trend

After his February 2025 court appearance, photographs of Mangione's shackled bare ankles in brown loafers went viral.

April 1, 2025: Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty

On April 1, 2025, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that prosecutors would seek the death penalty in Mangione's federal case.

April 17, 2025: Formal Indictment on Federal Charges

On April 17, 2025, Mangione was formally indicted on his federal charges.

May 2025: GiveSendGo Fundraiser Reaches $1 Million

As of May 2025, a GiveSendGo fundraiser for Mangione had raised over US$1 million.

September 2025: Interest in a Netflix Show

In September 2025, Ryan Murphy expressed interest in creating a season of the Netflix show Monster based on Mangione.

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September 2025: Terror-Related Murder Charges Dismissed

In September 2025, a New York judge dismissed Mangione's terror-related murder charges, but he still faces a second-degree murder charge.

September 2025: Shein Shirt Incident

In early September 2025, a product featuring an edited image of Mangione modelling a shirt was listed for sale by Shein and was immediately removed upon discovery.

September 16, 2025: Terrorism-Related Charges Dismissed

On September 16, 2025, Judge Gregory Carro dismissed two terrorism-related murder charges against Mangione, ruling they didn't meet the legal threshold.