{"id":2379087,"date":"2024-12-11T18:11:04","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T23:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/severe-back-pain-considered-central-to-mangiones-alleged-motive-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-12-11T18:13:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T23:13:16","slug":"severe-back-pain-considered-central-to-mangiones-alleged-motive-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/severe-back-pain-considered-central-to-mangiones-alleged-motive-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Severe back pain considered central to Mangione&#8217;s alleged motive &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsevere-back-pain-considered-central-to-mangiones-alleged-motive-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2379087&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old\u2064 suspect, has been charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. Reports \u2063suggest that Mangione has suffered from \u2063a severe spinal \u200dcondition causing him <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wild-turkeys-wild-ride\/\" title=\"Wild Turkey\u2019s Wild Ride\">chronic back pain<\/a>, which may have fueled his resentment towards the U.S. healthcare system. Authorities discovered a three<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/who-is-luigi-mangione-man-arrested-in-united-healthcare-ceo-shooting-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Who is Luigi Mangione? Man arrested in United Healthcare CEO shooting- Washington Examiner\">-page handwritten document<\/a> expressing his disdain for healthcare in the United States, allegedly linked to \u200chis motive for the crime. Additionally, a Reddit account associated with \u200bMangione contained posts about seeking medical help for his spinal\u2062 issues. Although Mangione is expected to plead not guilty, investigations are ongoing to explore the psychological and emotional factors\u2062 that may have contributed \u200dto the tragic incident.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Severe back pain considered central to Mangione&rsquo;s alleged motive for murder<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1908956\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3255389\/who-is-luigi-mangione-man-arrested-unitedhealthcare-ceo-shooting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Luigi Mangione<\/a>, the suspect in last week&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3249314\/unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-shot-killed-manhattan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO<\/a> Brian Thompson, appears to have suffered a spinal condition that gave him crippling back pain for years, possibly contributing to a resentment of the U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/healthcare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">healthcare<\/a> system.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Mangione, 26, has been charged with murdering Thompson in New York City and is expected to plead not guilty. Authorities said they found a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3257154\/luigi-mangione-plans-wack-ceo-notebook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">three-page handwritten document<\/a> on Mangione that detailed disdain for the U.S. healthcare system.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Luigi Mangione is escorted into Blair County Courthouse, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. (AP Photo\/Gary M. Baranec)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A Reddit account under the name mister_cactus has also been located, and it is linked to Mangione&rsquo;s personal website, offering personal details that match Mangione&rsquo;s. Reddit did not confirm whether the now-deactivated account belonged to him, but outlets such as the <em>Washington Post <\/em>viewed the posts through an internet archive, and the details between the user and Mangione matched up.<\/p>\n<p>On Reddit in April, Mangione posted advice about how to get a doctor to perform spinal surgery, but not without a tone of skepticism for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/health-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">healthcare industry<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Tell them you are &lsquo;unable to work&rsquo; \/ do your job,&rdquo; the user wrote. &ldquo;We live in a capitalist society. I&rsquo;ve found that the medical industry responds to these key words far more urgently than you describing unbearable pain and how it&rsquo;s impacting your quality of life.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The Reddit posts reviewed did not show any signs of aggression toward UnitedHealthcare or other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/insurance-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">insurers<\/a> but rather documentation of the user&rsquo;s struggle with debilitating back pain.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;From childhood until age 23, my back would always ache if I stood too long, but it wasn&rsquo;t too bad,&rdquo; the user wrote in February.<\/p>\n<p>As Mangione grew older, his life became more disrupted. Cognitive problems, as well as chronic back pain, became the norm by his mid-20s.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The people around you probably won&rsquo;t understand your symptoms &ndash; they certainly don&rsquo;t for me,&rdquo; mister_cactus wrote in a Reddit group for brain fog.<\/p>\n<p>Mangione was reportedly living at Surfbreak HNL, a co-living community in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/hawaii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Honolulu<\/a>, in January 2022 when a surfing accident worsened his spinal condition, according to his Reddit posts. In July 2023, he had a spinal fusion surgery, a procedure that stabilizes the spine with surgical screws.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Reddit posts, Mangione seemed happy with the results, writing, &ldquo;Haven&rsquo;t had a bad day since,&rdquo; in November 2023. <\/p>\n<p>Mangione had posted a picture of his spinal X-ray on his X account, showing a direct connection to the surgery explained in the Reddit posts. The outlet asked an orthopedic surgeon to review the X-ray, with the doctor describing it as a &ldquo;lumbar spine with posterior spinal instrumentation, possible fusion.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The procedure is common for people diagnosed with spondylolisthesis, a condition where <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">spinal vertebrae slip forward<\/a> out of place, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/attorneys-claim-government-manufacturing-evidence-to-charge-incarcerate-jan-6-prisoners\/\" title=\"Attorneys Claim Government Manufacturing Evidence to Charge, Incarcerate Jan. 6 Prisoners\">causing excruciating pain<\/a> in the lower back. <\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Authorities have not said how they believe Mangione escalated from frustration with the U.S. healthcare system into premeditated murder.<\/p>\n<p>Mangione was denied bail and is currently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3256487\/luigi-mangione-screams-press-extradition-hearing-pennsylvania\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">contesting extradition<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">New York<\/a>, leaving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/pennsylvania\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Pennsylvania<\/a> with 30 days to get a warrant from Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kathy-hochul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Kathy Hochul<\/a> (D-NY) for extradition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1908956\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1908956\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Severe back pain linked to Mangione&#8217;s alleged murder motive<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3427,"featured_media":2379088,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/AP24345775577391.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[46623,36377,46622,46621,32076],"class_list":["post-2379087","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-alleged-motive","tag-health-news","tag-mangione","tag-severe-back-pain","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/AP24345775577391.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2379087","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3427"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2379087"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2379087\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2379091,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2379087\/revisions\/2379091"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2379088"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2379087"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2379087"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2379087"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}