EXCLUSIVE: He was eating a hash brown at McDonald’s when he was arrested at 9:15 a.m. Just before the cops arrived, he didn’t appear agitated or panicked, according to a body language expert.
Luigi Mangione didn’t seem to be panicked before his arrest in Pennsylvania on Monday, according to expert analysis.
The 26-year-old is charged with shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City last week. He was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after visiting a McDonald’s, where an employee recognized him as matching the shooter’s description. Photos of Mangione eating a McDonald’s hash brown shortly before his arrest have been widely circulated online. Body language expert Judi James told the Irish Star that despite his life about to change in mere minutes, Mangione appeared unaware of the gravity of the situation.
James pointed out, “His shoulders are hunched upward, and his eyes and expression suggest he is lost in thought. There are no obvious signs of tension, fear, or panic, and no apparent adrenaline rush either.” She noted that Mangione’s pose appeared self-diminished rather than boastful, with no noticeable desire to hide.
Mangione was arrested at 9:15 a.m. after fleeing the scene of the shooting on a bike, eventually catching a bus to leave New York City. James observed that even in the video, Mangione didn’t appear to be suffering from hunger after his journey to Pennsylvania.
“Although he bought the hash brown, there’s no sign of gnawing hunger. His hold on the food wrapping looks more elegant than typical fast food consumption, which often involves quick eating with both hands,” James remarked. “He seems distracted by his thoughts rather than focused on his food.”
When Mangione was taken into custody, authorities found both a real and a fake ID on him. The fake ID appeared to have been used by the shooter to check into a hostel. Additionally, a written document was found with Mangione, believed to be a manifesto criticizing healthcare companies for prioritizing profit over patient care.
