Luigi Mangione Makes First Public Statement as Obsessed Leftist Women Rally Around Accused Killer in Disturbing Trend

By: Jared Evan

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has become an unsettling object of obsession among a particular group of women who live in a delusional fantasy world. Much like the notorious groupies who have idolized serial killers throughout history, these women have latched onto Mangione, showering him with letters of admiration and even financial support.

From the confines of a Brooklyn correctional facility, Mangione issued his first public statement on Friday, thanking his growing army of followers for their unwavering devotion, NBC reported

“I am overwhelmed by — and grateful for — everyone who has written me to share their stories and express their support,” Mangione said, adding that he has received letters from around the world. “While it is impossible for me to reply to most letters, please know that I read every one that I receive. Thank you again to everyone who took the time to write.”

This chilling declaration, released on a website run by his legal team, only underscores the bizarre and unsettling phenomenon surrounding his case.

Mangione, 26, is accused of coldly executing Thompson in midtown Manhattan on Dec. 4, in what authorities say was a targeted attack. His arrest days later in Pennsylvania ended a brief but intense manhunt. Despite the serious charges against him, Mangione has inexplicably become a folk hero in certain circles, particularly among lonely, disillusioned leftist women who seem desperate for a cause—or, in this case, a criminal—to rally around.

Recent studies have shown that leftist women report higher rates of loneliness and mental distress, which may explain their willingness to create elaborate fantasies around men like Mangione. Much like the way notorious serial killers, from Ted Bundy to Richard Ramirez, attracted hordes of female admirers, Mangione is now at the center of a disturbing new obsession.

The 2024 American Family Survey reportedly found that 37% of conservative women and 28% of moderate women, between the ages of 18-40, reported being “completely satisfied” with their lives, but just 12% of liberal women in the same age group said the same, NY Post noted.

Despite—or perhaps because of—his alleged crime, support for Mangione has reached staggering levels. A fundraising group backing his legal defense announced on Feb. 10 that nearly $300,000 had already been raised for his case. His attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, confirmed that Mangione is aware of the fund and intends to use it to fight “all three of the unprecedented cases against him.”

As of Saturday, donations had surpassed $430,000, proving that the cult of Mangione is not only thriving but expanding, NBC News noted

Thompson’s murder ignited an intense national debate over America’s failing healthcare system, and Mangione’s name has since been hijacked as a symbol of rebellion against corporate greed. However, what should have remained a policy debate has spiraled into something far more sinister—an outright glorification of violence.

The fascination with Mangione has led to a backlash from those who condemn what they see as hero worship of an alleged killer. Critics argue that instead of confronting the real issues in healthcare, a dangerous segment of the public is choosing to venerate a man charged with premeditated murder.

Mangione faces federal charges, including murder through use of a firearm and stalking, as well as additional state charges in both New York and Pennsylvania.