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The Rise and Fall of Ruby Franke

Coming Soon (3/24) from Law&Crime: LUIGI

The Rise and Fall of Ruby Franke

Law&Crime | Wondery

Society & Culture, Ruby Franke, #Jodi Hildebrandt, True Crime

3 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 11 March 2025

⏱️ 1 minutes

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Summary

COMING MARCH 24 - When Luigi Mangione was arrested for allegedly shooting UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, it sent shockwaves across the country, but the aftermath was even more unsettling. While mainstream media condemned the act as a brutal murder, a very different narrative was taking shape online—one that questioned the true villains in this story. Was the alleged shooter a violent extremist, or had he become an unwitting symbol of something much larger? 

Hosted by Law&Crime's Jesse Weber, LUIGI is more than just a true crime investigation—it's an exploration of a uniquely American moment. As this case continues to unfold in real-time, this series steps beyond the headline-grabbing "crime of the decade" angle to examine the cultural reckoning it has triggered. At its core, LUIGI captures a shifting America at a tipping point. From the public's growing disillusionment with corporate power to the radicalization of online discourse,—this is a story about what happens when the powerless begin to push back. LUIGI dissects the moral, political, and cultural divide at the heart of this case. Wherever this case goes, Law&Crime will provide you with all angles of the case; from those who have condemned the suspect and the crime, to others celebrating the act as revolutionary. 

With exclusive interviews, courtroom documents, and in-depth coverage, we challenge you to decide: Is the status quo enough, or is it time for a cultural reckoning?

Listen to the FULL trailer for Law&Crime’s LUIGI on Wondery+ and anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow the show page to keep up on all the latest developments. You can join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

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0:00.0

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0:06.6

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0:11.1

In the early hours of December 4th, 2024, CEO Brian Thompson stepped out onto the streets of Midtown Manhattan.

0:20.0

This assailant pulls out a weapon and starts firing at him.

0:23.2

We're talking about the CEO of the biggest private health insurance corporation in the world.

0:27.7

And the suspect.

0:28.9

He has been identified as Luigi, Nicholas Mangione, became one of the most divisive figures

0:34.1

in modern criminal history.

0:36.1

I was targeted, premeditated, and meant to so terror.

0:39.2

I'm Jesse Weber, host of Luigi, produced by law and crime and twist.

0:43.8

This is more than a true crime investigation.

0:46.9

We explore a uniquely American moment that could change the country forever.

0:51.5

He's awoken the people to a true issue.

0:56.6

Finally, maybe this would lead rich and powerful people to acknowledge the barbaric nature of our

1:02.0

health care system. Listen to Law and Crimes Luigi exclusively on Wondery Plus and follow the

1:07.5

show page to keep up on all the latest developments.

1:16.2

You can binge all episodes of this long crime series ad free right now on Wondery Plus.

1:20.6

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