FBI agent suggests Obamacare provision as a possible motive for Ivy League murder suspect.

A former investigator claims that the alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was once a private school valedictorian and an Ivy League graduate, may have been motivated by his age and an Obamacare provision.

On Dec. 4, Thompson, a 50-year-old man, was shot from behind on the sidewalk outside a New York City Hilton hotel before a shareholder conference. After a five-day manhunt, Luigi Nicholas Mangione, 26, was apprehended at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

"As an investigator, I would be asking if he was well insured or not, said retired FBI agent Scott Duffey, who stated that at 26 years old, one gets kicked off their family's insurance claim."

The Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, mandates that health plans providing dependent child coverage must make such coverage accessible until the child turns 26, as per the U.S. Department of Labor.

"Duffey expressed doubt about whether the individual had remorse, stating that he believed the individual had made a deliberate decision to follow a particular path."

On July 4, 2023, Mangione may have suffered a back injury, according to NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny.

"On Tuesday, Kenny told Planet Chronicle that he was discussing the difficulty of sustaining an injury on social media by posting an X-ray. He also mentioned that he was investigating whether the insurance industry had denied him a claim or failed to provide him with the full extent of assistance."

Duffey questioned whether Mangione's "turn" that led to his downfall was due to a physical ailment and subsequent medication, or if it was a mental break that caused him to feel guilty about changing the world.

A McDonald's customer and employee recognized Mangione and believed he resembled the suspect on a wanted poster, leading to his arrest.

"It's astonishing how someone who appears so intelligent can make such careless mistakes. Was it sheer luck that caught him, or was it the caller's brilliance that did the trick? I can't comprehend how he could have been so blind to his situation."

"The retired agent stated that if the individual was in a major city like New York City or Philadelphia, he would have remained unknown. However, he went to Altoona, which has a hometown vibe. It seems that he didn't fit in there either, as people are saying he's not from the area."

The 26-year-old was discovered with $8,000 in U.S. cash, $2,000 in foreign currency, masks, and a passport, according to prosecutors.

"Duffey stated, "I believe he still had more to accomplish before he was satisfied with what he was pursuing." He added, "He is certainly gaining recognition... perhaps it was revenge or something he felt he owed to society.""

In New York, a felony arrest warrant has been issued against Mangione for second-degree murder, second- and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument in the death of Thompson.

Information has emerged regarding the background of the suspected murderer, revealing that he appeared to have an exemplary academic record.

At the top of his class, Mangione graduated from the prestigious Gilman School, a private high school in Baltimore, and he delivered the commencement speech at his graduation ceremony.

According to SNWS, his yearbook at the private high school revealed that he was once described by classmates as the "best at pick-up lines."

He earned bachelor and master's degrees in engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and was inducted into the Eta Kappa Nu Honor Society for Electrical and Computer Engineering.

"Duffey stated that he appeared to possess a remarkable social quality, as those who knew him well described him as an all-around individual. He watched the valedictorian speech of the individual in question and was impressed by their well-spoken and well-thought-out delivery. The individual in question was a senior in high school with high ambitions and a great sense of humor, making them seem like the epitome of everything."

"I observe the instance when he is confronted by law enforcement, and numerous errors occur."

According to court documents, when officers questioned Mangione prior to his arrest, he was wearing a medical mask and reportedly provided a false ID and a fake name. Additionally, when police inquired if he had recently been to New York, Mangione allegedly became tense and began to tremble.

Upon his arrest, authorities discovered four counterfeit IDs, a firearm and silencer matching those used in the attack, and a scrawled note condemning the health insurance sector.

In his manifesto, Mangione mentioned UnitedHealthcare specifically, Kenny said.

The alleged killer's engineering studies may have contributed to his planning of the attack and eventual capture, as explained by Duffey.

"Regardless of your engineering field, you can visualize the whole picture and put the pieces together. You need to plan and execute on paper," he stated.

"Duffey stated that the engineering mind is excellent at assembling puzzles. However, he pointed out that when discussing criminals, they excel at planning but often fail to consider the exit strategy, which ultimately leads to their downfall."

On Goodreads, Mangione was a frequent poster and wrote a review for a book by the notorious Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski.

"Mangione wrote in his review that it is easy to dismiss the manifesto of a lunatic as a way to avoid confronting uncomfortable problems it identifies. However, it is impossible to ignore how accurate many of his predictions about modern society have been."

Duffey stated that he thinks Mangione carefully selected the Unabomber.

"Duffey stated that he believes it is not a coincidence that all serial killers share a manifesto, and that Kaczynski's alignment with this belief is particularly noteworthy. Kaczynski was arrogant in his belief that he was the only one who could see the flaws in society."

Alvin Bragg's office will work quickly to bring the murder suspect to New York City, despite Mangione's opposition to extradition.

Duffey stated that profilers discuss what motivates individuals and drives their behavior.

"In the end, it boils down to idealizing and transforming it into a fantasy. This fantasy then dominates your daily thoughts, leading you to eventually act out the very thing you imagined."

Planet Chronicle' Michael Ruiz contributed to this report.