The web’s weird obsession with UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s alleged killer Luigi Mangione is no surprise as going gaga over killers will not be a brand new pattern. Notorious serial killers like Ted Bundy, Richard Ramirez and Jeffrey Dahmer had followers too, and lots of of those criminals even acquired beloved letters from admirers whereas behind bars.
As Thompson’s cold-blooded homicide continues to make headlines, a Reddit consumer has puzzled in a publish whether or not Mangione will change into Netflix’s subsequent “blockbuster.” It’s not unimaginable, contemplating how well-liked true crime sequence and flicks have change into these days because of the parts of horror, drama and thriller they’ve. Series like Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes; Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story; Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer; Mindhuner; and others have been extensively watched and mentioned.
A Reddit consumer advised that Mangione may change into “Netflix’s subsequent huge hit” as he “has not too long ago gained consideration because of the peculiar circumstances surrounding his alleged crimes.” “While there hasn’t but been an official announcement a couple of Luigi Mangione sequence, Netflix has a historical past of turning obscure criminals into family names. A sequence primarily based on his story may discover themes of energy, deception, and the effective line between good and evil, very similar to Narcos or The Assassination of Gianni Versace,” the consumer wrote.
The consumer added, “Mangione’s story has all the weather of successful sequence: an enigmatic determine at its middle, complicated motives, and a plot that would maintain audiences on the sting of their seats. The query will not be if the leisure business will adapt his story however when.”
‘It’s completely disgusting’
Despite crazed followers expressing their help for Mangione, many on social media have blasted the glorification. One Reddit publish known as out the glorification of Mangione on account of his look, saying, “His Tinder profile is being shared in all places and so many individuals are saying he does not need to be penalized merely due to how he seems to be. There’s even merch for him now… it is completely disgusting the way in which we idolize “engaging criminals.” We’ve seen it so many occasions earlier than with individuals like Ted Bundy and that brat Cameron Herrin. It’s completely wild to me that that is even a factor and actually makes me frightened contemplating there’s already proof on the market to counsel fairly privilege exists within the courtroom system… engaging individuals are usually judged much less harsh.”
In the remark part of the publish, one consumer advised that individuals are not rallying round Mangione simply due to his seems to be. “Social media tends to amplify and oversimplify narratives, and in circumstances like this, individuals latch onto a mix of things—just like the thriller, the intrigue of the case, and common dissatisfaction with CEOs, individuals with manner an excessive amount of wealth, and others who abuse energy,” the consumer defined.
Recently, Charlamagne tha God additionally blasted individuals celebrating Thompson’s homicide. “I don’t perceive why individuals are celebrating him being killed,” he mentioned on his present The Breakfast Club on Friday, December 13. “His youngsters don’t obtained no father.”
“That 26-year-old Luigi or no matter his identify is, he gonna be in jail for the remainder of his life,” Charlamagne added.