In the race to supply a documentary particular concerning the killing of United Healthcare CEO and alleged shooter Luigi Mangione, ABC News could also be first out of the gate. Variety has discovered that ABC News Studios is crashing the one-hour particular “Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder — A Special Edition of 20/20,” which is able to air on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 10 p.m. ET on ABC.
The particular, which may also be accessible to stream the subsequent day on Hulu, options an unique voice recording of Mangione as he discusses his travels by means of Asia, in keeping with the studio.
Per the logline, “The one-hour movie takes a deep dive right into a story that riveted the nation, offering a minute-by-minute investigation of the cold-blooded execution of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the surprising social media backlash that turned the alleged assassin right into a folks hero for some. In an unique audio recording of his voice, Luigi Mangione might be heard clearly on nationwide tv as he speaks about his travels by means of Asia. The particular additionally reveals new particulars concerning the hunt for the suspect, examines what could have pushed alleged killer Luigi Mangione to homicide, and profiles new reporting on the writings present in Mangione’s backpack, what police are calling a handwritten confession criticizing the healthcare system, and the three ominous phrases written on the shell casings.”
The story of Thompson’s homicide and the allegations towards Mangione have impressed a number of unscripted initiatives within the works over the previous few days. The ABC News Studios particular truly reps the fourth to be introduced this week, following information of Anonymous Content and Alex Gibney’s Jigsaw Prods pursuing a documentary concerning the story; one from “Amanda Knox” doc filmmaker Stephen Robert Morse; and a particular from Investigation Discovery, “Who Is Luigi Mangione?” set to premiere in February.
In the case of “Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder – A Special Edition of 20/20,” interviews will embody somebody recognized as “a good friend of the suspect,” in addition to ABC News contributor and former FBI profiler Brad Garrett; ABC News senior investigative correspondent Aaron Katersky; ABC News authorized contributor and protection legal professional Brian Buckmire; ABC News chief investigative reporter Josh Margolin; and WABC reporter Josh Einiger.
The particular comes from ABC News Studios, with exec producer Muriel Pearson, senior exec producer David Sloan and “20/20” exec producer Janice Johnston. Here’s a primary take a look at the trailer for the particular:
Recent ABC News Studios titles embody the documentaries “Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields,” “Brats,” “Sound of the Police,” “The Lady Bird Diaries,“ “Aftershock” and “Patrice: The Movie,” and in addition to docseries and specials “After Baywatch: Moment within the Sun,” “Betrayal: A Father’s Secret,” “Killing County,” “Wild Crime,” “Mormon No More,” “The Randall Scandal: Love, Loathing, and Vanderpump” and “Jelly Roll: Save Me.”
