Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old arrested in connection with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has deep roots in a prominent Maryland family with a long history in the Baltimore area.
The Mangione family has established a name for itself through various business ventures, including owning and operating several country clubs, healthcare facilities, and real estate companies. Among their holdings is Haysfield Country Club in Hunt Valley, a prestigious golf course and social club.
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Adding to the family’s prominence, Luigi Mangione is the cousin of Maryland Republican Delegate Nino Mangione, who represents portions of Baltimore County.
Luigi’s family history reveals a legacy built by his late grandfather, Nicholas Mangione Sr., a self-made real estate developer with a diverse portfolio.
According to The Baltimore Banner, Nicholas Mangione Sr. owned not only country clubs but also nursing homes and even a radio station. His wife, Mary Mangione, who passed away in 2023, was remembered in her obituary for her philanthropic contributions to hospitals and her patronage of the arts.
The Mangione family’s business interests extend across various sectors. In 1978, they acquired Turf Valley Country Club, transforming it into a renowned golf resort and residential community. Their business ventures also include Lorien Health Services, a network of nursing homes, and WCBM-AM, a local radio station.
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Despite his family’s affluent background, Luigi Mangione was apprehended at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on firearm charges after an employee recognized him. Prior to his arrest, Mangione was a standout student in Baltimore, graduating as valedictorian of The Gilman School in 2016. Footage of him delivering a speech at the school’s 119th Founder’s Day ceremony has surfaced, offering a glimpse into his past.
“We recently became aware that the person arrested in connection with the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO is a Gilman alumnus, Luigi Mangione, Class of 2016,” Henry P.A. Smyth, Gilman’s head of school, said in a statement. “We do not have any information other than what is being reported in the news.”
The investigation into the murder of Brian Thompson, who was fatally shot outside the Hilton Midtown Hotel in Manhattan on December 4th, remains ongoing. Authorities have not yet released a motive for the killing, but the connection between the suspect and the victim, if any, remains unclear.
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