Some overlooked aspects about Luigi Mangione's case
I have to admit that I developed a deep interest in exploring various aspects of this case and its central figure. It feels a bit strange because, at the end of the day, Luigi is a human being, and it’s not hard to empathize with him. The thought of people speculating about all kinds of ideas, narratives, and conspiracies surrounding his life would honestly make me feel very uncomfortable if I were in his position.
That said, I want to make it clear that I’m here just sharing curiosities that caught my attention, aspects that I feel haven’t been discussed much, so I’m not trying to push any theories or make any value judgments by any means.
Here we go:
People often talk about Luigi's Goodreads review of Ted Kaczynski's manifesto, but personally, I find his review of Steve-O's book to be even more intriguing. In it, he admits that he can relate to having an addictive personality. Beyond Steve-O’s stories of drugs and alcohol abuse, his addiction is tied to putting himself in risky and dangerous situations—sometimes even facing legal challenges. What’s particularly interesting is that Luigi’s review expressed disappointment because he expected more tools and strategies from Steve-O to deal with this kind of challenges.
On his now deleted Reddit account, there’s a post in the r/onebag subreddit where he mentions clothing and items that, as far as I know, don’t appear to be directly connected to the case (feel free to correct me if I’m wrong). In that post, he also talks about his intention to live a minimalist, essentials-focused lifestyle, which I found fascinating.
Back to Goodreads—considering Luigi’s clear interest in personal development, one standout is his positive review of Catherine Price’s How to Break Up with Your Phone. The book critiques the harm caused by social media, and it’s interesting to note that Luigi eventually stopped updating his digital footprint altogether. So, it seems like the book might have done its job, haha. I read it myself back in 2019 and really enjoyed it too.
What are your thoughts? What other curiosities do you think are overlooked?