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'SVU' Released Episode Mirroring CEO Assassin Suspect Luigi Mangione's Arrest
A ‘Law and Order: SVU’ writer spoke out about the similarities between her episode from 22 years ago and Luigi Mangione's arrest
Jeff Swensen/Getty ImagesIf the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — and suspect Luigi Mangione ‘s alleged involvement — sounds familiar, that is because Law & Order: SVU released an episode featuring a similar story line more than 20 years ago. Viewers later learn that he was killed by a father named Tony Garcia ( Juan Carlos Hernández), whose 9-year-old daughter Courtney ( Courtnie Beceiro) was battling leukemia. PA State Police/MEGA Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old man suspected of shooting and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in midtown Manhattan, was apprehended by law enforcement officials on December 9 after a five-day search.
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