Luigi Mangione waives extradition, headed back to NYC

NEW YORK CITY - Alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione was expected to face new federal charges Thursday once he arrives in New York, according to multiple people aware of the arrangements being made for an afternoon court appearance.

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Mangione agreed to return to New York to face a state murder charge at a morning court appearance in Pennsylvania. He was immediately turned over to at least a dozen NYPD officers who were in the courtroom and quickly led him to a waiting SUV.

He then boarded a small plane used by the NYPD and was bound for the New York area. 

The federal charges against Mangione remained sealed, but several people familiar with the matter said the case would be made public in the afternoon. The people spoke with The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to release information publicly.

A courtroom had been set aside in a Manhattan federal courthouse for Mangione’s appearance and an overflow courtroom was designated as a location for people to watch the proceeding on video in the event there are more people than can fit in the courtroom.

Blair County District Attorney Pete Weeks had said he wanted to turn Mangione over to New York authorities as soon as possible. Weeks said he was willing to put the Pennsylvania charges on hold.

"He is now in their custody. He will go forth with New York to await trial or prosecution for his homicide and related charges in New York," Weeks said.

Murder timeline (According to indictment)

Mangione arrives in NYC (Nov. 24)

According to the indictment, on Nov. 24, Mangione arrived at Port Authority on a bus and checked into the HI New York City Hostel on the Upper West Side. He used a fake New Jersey ID under the name "Mark Rosario." He extended his stay multiple times, raising suspicions about his intentions.

Mangione stops at Starbucks before the murder (Dec. 4)

According to the indictment, at 5:34 a.m., Mangione departed the hostel and traveled to Midtown Manhattan using an e-bike. His route led him to the area surrounding the Hilton Hotel.

Between 5:52 a.m. and 6:45 a.m., Mangione was seen walking near and around the Hilton Hotel at 6th Avenue and West 54th Street. Surveillance footage captured his movements, though his purpose remained unclear at the time.

At 6:15 a.m., Mangione stopped at a Starbucks (1290 6th Avenue) to purchase a water bottle and granola bars, suggesting he was preparing for something significant.

Between 6:38 a.m. and 6:44 a.m., Mangione was observed standing silently against a wall on the north side of West 54th Street, directly across from the Hilton. He is fully masked, with his hood up, making his presence more discreet and raising suspicions about his intentions.

Brian Thompson is shot outside Hilton Hotel (Dec. 4)

According to the indictment, at 6:45 a.m., Mangione crossed the street to the Hilton Hotel and approached Thompson from behind. Armed with a 9-millimeter 3D-printed ghost gun equipped with a silencer, Mangione allegedly shot Thompson twice – once in the back and once in the leg.

After the shooting, Mangione fled the scene, heading northeast on West 54th Street. He then abandoned the e-bike and continued his escape uptown.

Mangione flees NYC (Dec. 4)

Mangione hailed a taxi after abandoning the e-bike. The taxi dropped him off at West 178th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Northern Manhattan. From there, he fled the state of New York, evading authorities for several days.

Thompson is pronounced dead (Dec. 4)

Thompson was rushed to Mt. Sinai Hospital after being shot. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at 7:12 a.m. The coroner confirmed that the cause of death was the gunshot wounds.

Police find cryptic markings on bullets

Authorities found two shell casings near the scene, each inscribed with the words "DENY" and "DEPOSE". Additionally, a bullet retrieved from the scene had the word "DELAY" written on it. These cryptic markings left by Mangione are being investigated for their possible significance and any connection to his motives.

Mangione arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania (Dec. 9)

On Dec. 9, Mangione was spotted at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Authorities quickly apprehend him, ending his days on the run.

During the arrest, police recovered a 9-millimeter handgun with a 3D-printed receiver, two ammunition magazines, multiple live cartridges, a homemade silencer, and the fake New Jersey ID Mangione used at the hostel.

Charges in the indictment

• Murder in the First Degree, a class A-I felony, one count
• Murder in the Second Degree, a class A-I felony, two counts
• Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, as class C felony, two counts
• Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, a class D felony, four counts
• Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree, a class E felony, one count
• Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree, a class D felony, one count

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