Death Penalty and Capitalism: The Case of Luigi Mangione

This chapter examines the motivations behind the administration's push for the death penalty in the case of CEO Luigi Mangione, framing it as a conflict between individual culpability and systemic issues within the healthcare system. The discussion touches on public sentiment, portraying Mangione both as a villain and a folk hero, and raising questions about the moral implications of his alleged actions. As the chapter unfolds, it highlights the potential for political messaging in high-profile legal cases and the complexities surrounding the pursuit of capital punishment in a state that has abolished it.