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Podcast: Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers
Episode: What's In Store For United Healthcare Shooter Luigi Mangione In 2025?
Description: What drives someone to become a self-styled "soldier of righteousness"? Luigi Mangione, the alleged killer of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has sparked a disturbing wave of public fascination. From his ideological obsession with anti-corporate America to his apparent admiration for figures like the Unabomber, Mangione’s descent into radicalization raises chilling questions about the intersection of mental health, personality, and societal frustration. With memes hailing him as a modern Robin Hood, how has he managed to tap into the collective outrage over a broken healthcare system?
Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott delves into the psychological and societal un...