The Assassin of UnitedHealthcare CEO Publishes Cryptic Video Promising to Reveal the Truth—Removed by YouTube (Video)
The chilling case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s assassination has taken another bizarre turn with the release of a cryptic video allegedly posted by the accused, Luigi Mangione. YouTube swiftly removed the footage, but not before it sparked rampant speculation about the message Mangione promised to deliver.
Mangione, a 26-year-old from a wealthy Maryland family, was arrested at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania just days after Thompson’s shocking murder. The arrest itself seemed surreal—Mangione was calmly eating, armed with a suppressed handgun resembling the murder weapon, and carrying four fake IDs. His behavior and background are raising as many questions as the crime itself.
The video, which Mangione reportedly scheduled for release before his arrest, hints at a revelation on Wednesday, December 11. Social media is already buzzing with theories about what he might disclose. Was this part of an elaborate plan? Or a desperate bid for attention?
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It was the same account that’s now taken down (started in Jan 24?) it had a scheduled post in Binary that translated to “The Truth will set me free”
Adding to the intrigue is Mangione’s peculiar online presence. His YouTube profile picture—a smug selfie with a McDonald’s box—has fueled suspicions of a calculated persona. Coupled with his academic brilliance as a valedictorian from Baltimore’s elite Gilman School and his master’s degree in computer science from the University of Pennsylvania, his descent into alleged criminality feels both inexplicable and deeply unnerving.
Reports suggest Mangione’s life unraveled after a back injury in Hawaii led to painkiller addiction and a dalliance with psychedelics. His X profile went silent in 2022, with followers noting concerning behavioral changes before he dropped off the radar.
The circumstances surrounding Thompson’s assassination are alarming enough, but Mangione’s cryptic video and privileged yet troubled background add a sinister layer to an already dark narrative. What truth could he possibly unveil?
Disclaimer: This article contains information based on allegations and public records. The investigation is ongoing, and details may evolve.
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