Who is Luigi Mangione? That’s the central question Investigation Discovery (ID) attempts to answer in a new hour-long special. Premiering February 17th, “WHO IS LUIGI MANGIONE?” dissects the background and alleged actions of the man accused of attempting to assassinate a United Healthcare CEO.
The special, produced by Wheelhouse’s Twist Media and Law & Crime, features commentary from a range of voices. Executive producer Dan Abrams, criminologist Casey Jordan, and NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny provide expert analysis. New York City Mayor Eric Adams also offers perspective.
Rather than simply recounting events, the program seeks to explore Mangione’s mental state. The program draws upon his digital footprint, using, his own online posts and Reddit discussions. This approach, along with accounts from those close to Mangione, provides a fuller picture of the man, incorporating his personality and, significantly, “his health struggles and chronic pain”.
The special looks to understand the trajectory of Mangione, according to ID, piecing together a narrative that might explain how he ended up behind bars. It’s an attempt to move beyond the headlines and into the motivations of an alleged criminal.
“WHO IS LUIGI MANGIONE?” premieres on Investigation Discovery at 8 PM/7c on Monday, February 17, and will be available for streaming on Max.
