Reddit posts linked to Luigi Mangione describe back pain, surgery

Luigi Mangione, who is charged with killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO, appears to have posted online about struggling with chronic back pain and undergoing spinal surgery.

The man charged with killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson posted online in recent years about undergoing spinal surgery and struggling with chronic back pain, numbness and restless sleep, according to what appears to be an archived version of his deleted Reddit account.

Luigi Mangione, 26, was charged Monday in New York with one count of murder, three counts of criminal possession of a weapon and one count of possession of a forged instrument. Thompson’s murder, which occurred last week outside a hotel in New York City, has captured national attention, spurring conversations about gun violence, corporate America and the health care industry.

Mangione’s attorney has said that he intends to plead not guilty to all charges.

The archived Reddit posts may shed light on Mangione’s interests and mental state over the last eight years. He appears to have been active on the platform since 2016 under the username “Mister_Cactus,” posting most frequently about spine health, travel and gaming. 

Although the account has been suspended, NBC News reviewed an archive of its deleted posts and comments spanning several years. The activity appears to match up with known events in Mangione’s life. NBC News also spoke to several of his friends who said that although they weren’t able to confirm that the Reddit account was Mangione’s, some of the posts aligned with Mangione and his life events.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/reddit-account-linked-luigi-mangione-back-pain-surgery-rcna183674


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