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Podcast: Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers
Episode: The United Health Care Shooter May NOT Be Mentally Ill
Description: What drives someone with a privileged background, Ivy League education, and bright future to commit an alleged act of shocking violence? Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old valedictorian with a history of chronic pain and extremist leanings, is at the center of this disturbing case. From his fascination with the Unabomber to the manifesto he left behind, his story raises unsettling questions about radicalization, extremist ideology, and the human psyche.
Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins the discussion to unpack the complexities of Mangione’s actions. Was this the calculated move of a narcissist making a statement against corporate America, or...