Things Luigi Mangione Is Grateful For in His Jailhouse Letter

Jun 12, 2025 Khushi Kumari

Luigi Mangione, jailed for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, celebrated his 27th birthday with a heartfelt letter listing 27 things he’s grateful for

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“My friends, for being there when I needed it most,” he wrote, opening his list with those who supported him unconditionally

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“(Number two), my family, for [REDACTED—my personal life is none of your business!],” he quipped, underscoring their private but pivotal role

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He thanked the MDC mail room workers “for photocopying and processing thousands of letters from over 40 countries"

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“To the MDC staff and CO’s, who are nothing like what ‘Shawshank Redemption’ made me believe,” he acknowledged with wry humor

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Mangione praised those who’ve donated over $1 million to his defense, plus a fan group he dubbed “Latinas for Mangione"

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