Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is settling into life behind bars with a peculiar prison menu.
Recently transferred to SCI Huntingdon, a Pennsylvania correctional facility near Altoona, Mangione’s meals include dishes such as porcupine meatballs—a mix of ground meat and rice in a tangy tomato sauce—alongside mac and cheese, pasta bean casserole, and stewed tomatoes, as reported by The Mirror.
The Ivy League graduate and grandson of a wealthy real estate developer is housed in a single cell and currently kept separate from the general inmate population. While not in solitary confinement, he remains isolated, according to statements from the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections reported by TMZ.
Daily routine and meal details
Mangione’s routine reflects the regimented structure of prison life. His breakfast typically features fruit, grits, bread, scrambled eggs, and coffee. Lunch includes porcupine meatballs served with mashed potatoes, bread, and canned fruit, while dinner consists of mac and cheese paired with pasta bean casserole and stewed tomatoes.
Background of the case
Mangione was apprehended after a multi-state manhunt following the fatal shooting of Thompson in Midtown Manhattan. Authorities allege he targeted the CEO due to grievances against UnitedHealthcare and other health insurance providers.
He faces a range of charges in Pennsylvania, including forgery, firearm offenses, and silencer possession. In New York, Mangione has been charged with murder, criminal possession of a loaded firearm, and other related crimes.
The case, which has drawn widespread attention, continues to unfold as Mangione adapts to his new environment, where even the mundane details of his life—like porcupine meatballs—have sparked public curiosity.
