Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, meticulously planned the murder but made careless mistakes. His arrival in NYC 10 days prior was discreet, utilizing cash and fake IDs. However, a brief unmasking, discarded items, and a McDonald's sighting led to his capture.
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