Planned or Foolish? The Curious Case of Luigi Mangione

By Jonathan Collar for the Mad Christian Observer

In a world where headlines often read like scripted dramas, the case of Luigi Mangione stands out as particularly theatrical. This Ivy League-educated coder, known for his contributions to GitHub and brilliance in tech circles, is now infamous for being accused of a meticulously executed murder—and equally baffling mistakes that led to his capture. The resulting media storm has left many wondering: Was Mangione simply a misguided genius, or was his downfall engineered for reasons beyond his control?

Too Perfect a Setup?

Mangione’s crime was chillingly precise: a ghost gun he built himself, a suppressor, and a manifesto lambasting the American healthcare system. His victim? A CEO notorious for treatment denials. Yet, this high-stakes operation unraveled in ways that defy his intellect. Unmasked at a Starbucks, leaving key evidence at a McDonald’s—these missteps seem almost designed to ensure his capture.

Such contradictions raise critical questions:

Were the “mistakes” deliberate?