Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old charged with the murder of health-insurance executive Brian Thompson, belongs to the prominent Mangione family known for their wealth and philanthropy in Baltimore’s Italian community. With deep family roots dating back to the 1800s, the Mangiones are respected for their contributions and generous nature. However, the recent charges against Luigi, which include a troubling handwritten note expressing anger towards corporate elites, raise questions about his drastic transformation from a privileged upbringing to an alleged fugitive. The family has expressed shock and devastation over the events.