Two German tourists, Paul and Max, who traveled with Mangione during his time in Asia, provided insight into his behavior. According to them, Mangione skipped a beach outing in Thailand to visit a shooting range, later mentioning to his companions that the experience was costly.
Another notable incident involved Mangione’s fascination with the book Hit Reverse: New Ideas From Old Books by Indian author Jash Dholani. His interest in the book was so intense that he reportedly purchased 400 copies and traveled to Mumbai to meet the author and share feedback.
The documentary explores how Mangione's reading choices may have influenced his alleged actions. While Mangione reportedly showed a strong disdain for corporate greed, healthcare itself does not appear to have been a direct focus of his frustration. Instead, Mangione viewed the U.S. healthcare system as emblematic of broader corporate exploitation.
Additionally, the documentary raises the possibility of mental illness as a contributing factor to Mangione’s actions, which could play a role in his legal defense.
TMZ Investigates: Luigi Mangione: The Mind of a Killer premieres tonight at 8 PM ET/7 PM CT on FOX, delving deeper into Mangione’s mindset, motives, and the events leading up to the high-profile murder.