Luigi Mangione Texted Joke About Paying for Prostitute with Pokemon Cards in Japan

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Luigi Mangione backpacked across Asia months before he would be charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

The New York Times detailed Mangione's travels, which included stops in Japan, Thailand and India

Mangione at one point reportedly texted a joke about paying for a prostitute with "pornstar Pokémon" cards

Several months before he would be accused of gunning down the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Luigi Mangione backpacked across Asia.

Mangione is facing state and federal murder charges in connection with the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson , who was fatally shot while walking down the street in Midtown Manhattan in December 2024.

The New York Times reported on Mangione's travels through Asia, including in Thailand and the mountains