Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, had a nationwide manhunt focused on him until his arrest on Monday. Despite a widely circulated image of Mangione, his prominent Maryland family, including dozens of cousins, seemingly didn't identify him. NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny revealed that none of the 200+ tips received named Mangione.

One explanation for this comes from a former high school classmate, Freddie Leatherbury, who pointed out that Mangione's typically recognizable curly hair was concealed in the released images. Leatherbury, speaking on "Fox & Friends," explained that the suspect's headwear obscured this key feature, making recognition difficult. He also noted the prevalence of similar facial features among New Yorkers, further hindering identification.

Law enforcement sources, however, indicated that it was Mangione's distinct eyebrows and medical mask that led to his identification by patrons at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania. NYPD officials confirmed they are continuing to investigate tips, but it remains uncertain if any relatives contacted authorities.

The image of Mangione, smiling in the hostel lobby before the shooting, gained unexpected attention, even garnering some perverse praise online, while left-leaning commentators used the incident to criticize the victim. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro directly addressed this, stating unequivocally that the suspect was not a hero and denouncing those who viewed him as such.

The Mangione family released a statement expressing their shock and devastation at Luigi's arrest, offering prayers for the Thompson family. A family member, Maryland state delegate Nino Mangione, declined further comment, citing the ongoing investigation.

Criminal profiler John Kelly suggested the lack of tips from those who knew Mangione might be due to disbelief that he was capable of violence. This sentiment was echoed by Josiah Ryan, who knew Mangione from a co-op in Honolulu, describing him as a "great guy" with no apparent warning signs.

Mangione, a Gilman School valedictorian and University of Pennsylvania graduate with advanced degrees in computer science, had a minimal criminal history. Investigators are probing a potential link between his alleged online writings about a back injury and the targeting of UnitedHealthcare, exploring the possibility of a denied claim or withheld care.