Luigi Mangione moved to tears by letter from mother of sick child amidst trial for CEO murder

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown in December 2024 and his alleged killer Luigi Mangione is receiving a lot of support from his fans

Luigi Mangione, the man charged with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, reportedly “teared up” after receiving a letter from a mother whose daughter is seriously ill.

The accused killer, who allegedly targeted Thompson due to his anger towards US healthcare insurance companies, has gained a significant following since his arrest in Pennsylvania in December 2024.

One such supporter, a mother of a sick child, sent a letter that moved Mangione to tears. In response, he wrote: “Your letter is the first to make me tear up. I am so, so sorry for what you and your daughter so senselessly had to endure.”

He even requested a picture of her daughter to hang in his prison cell, next to the mother’s touching letter.

Last month, the 26 year old expressed his appreciation for the letters he receives from his fans, which range from those angry with the US health insurance companies, to women infatuated with him, to those who empathise with his motives.

Mangione said: “I am overwhelmed by – and grateful for – everyone who has written me to share their stories and express their support.

“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.”

His heartfelt statement was shared on a website set up by his legal team to keep the world updated on his case.

Supporters from across the nation have made the pilgrimage to New York to stand with the 26 year old.

Outside the New York courthouse, fans gathered en masse, clutching Luigi plushies from the Mario franchise, donning the iconic green of the beloved video game character, and sporting pins emblazoned with Mangione’s likeness.

“We the people want Luigi free!” they roared outside the downtown Manhattan courthouse, their voices thundering up to the 15th floor where Mangione, clad in a bulletproof vest over a dark green jumper and restrained by leg and arm shackles, faced the judge.

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