Luigi Mangione, the man charged with the murder of Brian Thompson, made a curious detour during a Thai vacation: a visit to a shooting range. This seemingly insignificant detail has taken on new significance, as revealed in TMZ Investigates’ new documentary, “Luigi Mangione: The Mind of a Killer.”
Two German tourists, Paul and Max, who traveled extensively with Mangione in Asia prior to the shooting, recount their experiences in the film. They describe Mangione forgoing a beach day to visit the shooting range, later commenting on its high cost. This wasn’t his only unusual behavior.
Paul and Max also reveal Mangione’s fascination with Jash Dholani’s book, “Hit Reverse: New Ideas From Old Books.” His obsession reached extraordinary levels; he purchased 400 copies and even traveled to Mumbai to meet Dholani personally and offer feedback.
While this book may offer clues to Mangione’s alleged radicalization, the documentary explores another obsession: a book focusing on corporate greed—a motive seemingly central to the murder. Contrary to initial assumptions, the documentary reveals that Mangione’s target wasn’t the healthcare industry itself, but rather corporate greed, with the American healthcare system serving as a prime example in his view.
Intriguingly, the documentary also examines Mangione’s lack of personal connection to the healthcare industry, suggesting potential underlying mental health issues. This raises compelling questions for his upcoming trial and forms a crucial part of the investigation.
TMZ Investigates: “Luigi Mangione: The Mind of a Killer” premieres tonight at 8 PM ET/7 PM CT on FOX. [Optional: Include the opt-in for email updates and offers here, maintaining the original phrasing.]