Martin told ABC News, “[Luigi] was absolutely not a violent person as far as I could tell.” Reflecting on Mangione’s arrest, he added, “It’s unimaginable.”
Despite Martin’s testimony, law enforcement believes Mangione harbored a deep resentment toward the health insurance industry. Investigators suspect he may have drawn ideological inspiration from Ted Kaczynski, the so-called “Unabomber,” whose crimes were motivated by an opposition to societal structures and technological advancements.
