The article covers Luigi Mangione's court appearance for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Outside the courthouse, a group referred to as the "Luigi Girls" camped out for hours, showing more interest in Mangione than the murder victim. The focus on Mangione reflects a striking phenomenon where the accused becomes a point of fascination, raising questions about societal attitudes towards crime and celebrity. Observers, including a man hoping to scalp his waiting spot, noted that Thompson's name barely came up, emphasizing the unusual dynamics of court spectatorship.
As this macabre fandom kept their long vigil - eating takeout and grabbing naps on the pavement - the name Brian Thompson was never spoken, two frequent denizens of the line told Business Insider on Friday.
It's all talk of 'Luigi,' said John McIntosh, 43, of Manhattan, who said he waits in lines for money. "I've never heard his name mentioned once," said McIntosh.
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