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A week after the arrest of Luigi Mangione in connection with the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, ABC is set to air its one-hour special, Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder — A Special Edition of 20/20, which will cover the details of the case and also the public’s shocking response to it.
As of now, three shows documenting this event are lined up but ABC's special will be the first to air on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 10 pm ET on ABC. It will provide a detailed account of the investigation of the murder and the social media reaction to it where Mangione, the shooter, is being hailed as a hero of sorts.
Release date and viewing options for Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder explored
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Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder premieres today, Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 10 pm ET on ABC. It will run for an hour, till 11 pm. For those without a cable service, the show can also be watched via DIRECTV Stream or Fubo.
However, for those who prefer to stream shows, the special will be available on Hulu the next day. Hulu is a subscription-based streaming platform with plans starting at $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year for ad-supported streaming.
What is Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder all about? Plot synopsis and trailer
As per ABC, the official logline for the special is as follows:
"The one-hour film takes a deep dive into a story that riveted the nation, providing a minute-by-minute investigation of the cold-blooded execution of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the shocking social media backlash that turned the alleged murderer into a folk hero for some."
It continues:
"The special also reveals new details about the hunt for the suspect, examines what may have driven alleged killer Luigi Mangione to murder, and profiles new reporting on the writings found in Mangione's backpack, what police are calling a handwritten confession criticizing the healthcare system, and the three ominous words written on the shell casings."
The special features interviews with prominent individuals like Brad Garrett, a former FBI profiler and ABC News contributor; Aaron Katersky, a senior investigative correspondent for ABC News; and Brian Buckmire, an ABC News legal contributor and defense attorney.
It also includes insights from Josh Margolin, the chief investigative reporter for ABC News; Josh Einiger, a WABC Eyewitness News reporter, as well as a friend of the suspect.
With these interviews, the special aims to delve into the motivation behind Mangione's actions and analyze the social media reaction to them. ABC News has also released a trailer for this upcoming special.
The special is a part of ABC's program 20/20
Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder – A Special Edition of 20/20 is produced by ABC News Studios with Muriel Pearson serving as executive producer and David Sloan as senior executive producer.
The special is a part of ABC News' award-winning primetime program 20/20, which is anchored by David Muir and Deborah Roberts. It brings forth unforgettable true-crime mysteries with exclusive newsmaker interviews and investigative reports featuring in-depth coverage of these riveting cases.
Tune in to ABC to catch the details of Luigi Mangione's horrifying case, which left the nation shocked and the internet divided.
