The arrest of Luigi Mangione, a privileged Maryland native and University of Pennsylvania graduate, for the alleged ambush murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has sparked unsettling comparisons to Ted Kaczynski, the infamous Unabomber. Criminal profiler John Kelly, president of System to Apprehend Lethal Killers, notes striking similarities in their purported motivations and methods.

Kelly, who worked on the Unabomber case, highlights how both individuals seemingly aimed to convey messages through violence. Kaczynski targeted the technology industry, perceiving it as a destructive force. Mangione, Kelly suggests, directed his anger towards the insurance industry, with the potential for further attacks had he not been apprehended. Both allegedly employed homemade weaponry – Kaczynski crafted his bombs, while Mangione's suspected murder weapon incorporated 3D-printed components, categorized by law enforcement as a "ghost gun."

Further parallels emerge in their personal lives. Both men reportedly lacked significant romantic relationships and exhibited potential signs of schizophrenia, a condition confirmed in Kaczynski's case. Kaczynski ended his life in prison last year, while Mangione was found with a handwritten manifesto referencing UnitedHealthcare and the shareholder meeting Thompson was attending when he was killed.

Mangione's online activity reveals a fascination with Kaczynski. He reviewed the Unabomber's manifesto on Goodreads, expressing admiration for his prescience and characterizing his actions as those of a "political revolutionary." Like Kaczynski, who retreated to a secluded cabin, Mangione became increasingly isolated, prompting his mother to report him missing. Former FBI agent Nicole Parker emphasizes the significance of this reclusive behavior, suggesting it contributed to his alleged path towards violence.

Mangione's alleged manifesto, the bullet casings inscribed with words like "deny," "defend," and "depose," and a backpack containing Monopoly money found during his arrest have raised further questions about his motives and state of mind. Investigators are exploring a possible link to a denied healthcare claim.