Luigi Mangione Pens Emotional Letter to Mother Fighting Healthcare System
The accused killer of UnitedHealthcare's CEO responds to a mother's story of battling for her daughter's life-saving treatment.
- Luigi Mangione, charged with murder, wrote a heartfelt letter to a mother, Karen, who shared her struggles with the healthcare system over her daughter's treatment.
- Karen detailed how her daughter, suffering from a rare and life-threatening condition, faced treatment denials from UnitedHealthcare despite severe medical needs, including 60 days of hospitalization in one year.
- Moved by her story, Mangione expressed his sorrow for their ordeal and requested photos of Karen, her daughter, and a mosaic of 'Warrior Jesus' to display in his prison cell.
- Mangione has received widespread support since his December arrest, with thousands of letters and significant donations to his legal defense fund, which has exceeded $640,000.
- The case has drawn attention to frustrations with the healthcare system, with many supporters viewing Mangione's actions as a symbolic stand against corporate practices in the industry.