Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and CEO Murder – Special Edition of 20/20 on Thursday 10/9c

ABC News is set to air a primetime special called “Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder – A Special Edition of 20/20” on Thursday, December 19th, from 10:01-11:00 p.m. EST. The show will explore the brutal killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the surprising online support that emerged for the accused murderer, Luigi Mangione.

Listeners will get an exclusive chance to hear Mangione’s voice as he talks about his travels through Asia. The program will also unveil new information about the pursuit of Mangione, delve into the potential motives behind the crime, and analyze writings found in Mangione’s belongings, including what police are calling a handwritten admission criticizing the healthcare system, alongside three cryptic words written on the bullet casings.

Featured in the special are interviews with a friend of the suspect, Brad Garrett, a former FBI profiler, Aaron Katersky, ABC News senior investigative correspondent, Brian Buckmire, ABC News legal contributor and defense attorney, Josh Margolin, ABC News chief investigative reporter, and Josh Einiger, WABC Eyewitness News reporter.

The production of “Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder – A Special Edition of 20/20” is spearheaded by ABC News Studios, with Muriel Pearson as the executive producer and David Sloan as senior executive producer. Janice Johnston is the executive producer of “20/20.”

ABC News Studios, known for its award-winning content, focuses on creating compelling documentaries and series that reflect cultural movements such as true crime, investigations, and pop culture. The acclaimed “20/20” program, anchored by David Muir and Deborah Roberts, has been a go-to source for in-depth coverage of newsmaker interviews, investigative reports, and gripping true-crime mysteries for over 45 years. The show airs on ABC on Fridays from 9:01-11:00 p.m. ET and can be streamed on various digital platforms including Hulu.

Don’t miss out on this gripping special that promises to unveil the hidden truths behind a shocking crime that captured the nation’s attention. Tune in to ABC on Thursday night or catch it the next day on Hulu for a closer look at the “Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder.”