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Luigi Mangione was charged with one count of murder, two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, one count of second-degree possession of a forged document, and one count of third-degree criminal possession of a firearm in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, to which he pleaded not guilty.
Now, as his state and federal cases inch toward trial, he’s back in court this week for a critical round of pre-trial hearings—where prosecutors and defense lawyers will argue over what evidence can be used, including contested items seized when Mangione was arrested.
Before the 27-year-old data engineer was identified as the possible suspect, the public speculated about the shooter’s possible motive in killing the wealthy health insurance executive.
As information on Luigi’s background surfaces, many are curious about his upbringing. Learn more about Luigi’s family and their wealth below.
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Is Luigi Mangione Brian Thompson’s Shooter?
Luigi is accused of fatally shooting Brian Thompson outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel on December 4, 2024—a crime that triggered a nationwide manhunt and widespread media attention.
He was arrested on December 9, 2024 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after police found what they say was a 3D-printed gun and suppressor — weapons allegedly used in the attack — along with fake ID and a handwritten manifesto criticizing the U.S. health-insurance system.
Mangione faces both state and federal charges. At the state level, prosecutors had charged first-degree murder (as a crime of terrorism) and other counts; in September 2025, a judge dismissed the terrorism-enhanced murder charges, but upheld a second-degree murder charge.
At the federal level, he has been indicted on four charges including murder using a firearm with a silencer, stalking, and weapons offenses — and prosecutors have said they may seek the death penalty.
What Is the Mangione Family’s Net Worth?
It’s unclear where the Mangione family’s net worth stands as of 2025. However, the family is known for its monetary contributions and upscale assets, including the Turf Valley Resort and the Hayfields Country Club in Maryland. The club, according to its website, is a “family-owned, private country club overlooking the spectacular views of Oregon Ridge,” and Turf Valley boasts a 1,000-acre property for guests.
It costs about $140 per night to stay at the Turf Valley Resort, according to its website.
Luigi’s grandparents, Nicholas Mangione and Mary Mangione, bought the Turf Valley Resort in the 1970s, according to The Washington Post, per Newsweek. Additionally, Nicholas and Mary owned nursing homes and radio stations, per The Baltimore Sun.
Luigi’s parents enrolled him at an all-boys private school called Gilman in Maryland. Tuition for a high school student costs more than $37,000 per year. After graduating as the valedictorian in 2016, Luigi attended the University of Pennsylvania — an Ivy League school — until he graduated in 2020. It is unclear if Luigi had to pay the full tuition.
What Is Brian Thompson’s Net Worth?
Thompson had a net worth around $43 million, according to WallMine, per Daily Beast. His annual salary while working as UnitedHealthcare’s CEO was about $10 million per year, according to Daily Mail.
