A recent book claims that Luigi Mangione was attacked by seven transgender women, referred to as “ladyboys” in Thailand, after a quarrel over a bill of $1,500 at a Bangkok sex bar. This incident occurred months before he was accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan.
The altercation is detailed in a self-published work titled “Last Known Contact: The Untold Story of Luigi Mangione,” which presents a twist in the narrative surrounding Mangione’s tumultuous travels across Asia.
The author, who remains anonymous, asserts that they met Mangione while backpacking in Thailand. The Ivy League graduate purportedly shared texts and photos regarding the fight. An excerpt was published by DailyMail.com.
Mangione, 27, along with some new friends, visited what the author described as a “notorious sex bar” in a red-light district in Bangkok. They had a few drinks and ended up with a hefty tab of about $1,500.
The book mentions that when they questioned the high charges, they were surrounded and attacked by as many as seven ladyboys.
Fortunately for Mangione, he emerged with only minor injuries but reportedly boasted about the encounter over WhatsApp, joking, “I’m not a ladyboy. I’m more like 7 ladyboys.”
The author did not witness the confrontation firsthand but included a screenshot of a message along with a photo showing Mangione’s injuries.
The authenticity of the book and these communications has not been verified by The Post. Attempts to reach Mangione’s attorney for comment were unsuccessful.
This new revelation aligns with a report from the New York Times, which earlier unveiled Mangione’s account of being “beaten by seven ‘ladyboys'” in a message sent to a friend earlier this year. The Times examined the same WhatsApp exchanges and also had a photo of his injured arm.
Christian Sacchini, a professional soccer player who met Mangione in a Bangkok pub in March 2024, recalled that Mangione spoke animatedly about video games and Pokémon, eventually comparing the U.S. healthcare system favorably to that of Thailand.
A University of Pennsylvania graduate, Mangione later expressed a desire to “meditate” and “do some writing” in the remote Nara Mountains of Japan.
Juntaro Mihara, who operates a guesthouse in Amakawa where Mangione stayed for six days, described him as quiet and largely detached from digital devices.
“He may have had minimal conversations with other guests, or perhaps no conversations at all,” Mihara informed the Times.
After Mangione returned to the U.S. in July 2024, his mood seemed to darken, as noted in a diary later confiscated by prosecutors. In one entry from August, he conveyed feelings of being “fogged” yet “confident” about confronting what he termed injustices within the healthcare system.
“I feel finally confident in what I do,” he wrote. “The details are finally coming together, and I don’t have any doubts about whether it’s right or justified.” He remarked on how his procrastination was beneficial, allowing him to gain insight into UHC, mentioning that “the target is insurance.”
Authorities state that Mangione shot and killed Thompson, 50, outside the Hilton Hotel in Manhattan on December 4, 2024, during an investor conference for the insurance company.
Police found shell casings inscribed with the words “delay,” “denial,” and “abandonment,” which are connected to insurance claims practices.
Five days later, Mangione was arrested at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, following a manhunt across several states.
According to anonymous sources cited by DailyMail.com, he was found with a 3D-printed handgun, a suppressor, a fake ID, and a handwritten manifesto criticizing the U.S. healthcare system. However, these details have not been independently confirmed by prosecutors.
Representatives for Mangione refuted the claims against him, stating, “The numerous statements about Luigi that are circulating are filled with misleading personas and outright lies. These fabricated claims come from opportunistic individuals seeking to promote themselves at Mangione’s expense.” They emphasized this as part of a broader pattern of misrepresentation regarding Mangione.
Mangione has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of murder and stalking, both state and federal. Federal prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty.
Currently, Mangione is being held without bail, with a federal court appearance scheduled for December 5th.
