Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel jokes about staff finding suspected murderer 'hot'
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel joked about his staff finding the suspected murderer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson 'hot'. The suspect, Luigi Mangione, was charged with the murder outside a Manhattan hotel.
Key Points
- Jimmy Kimmel shared anonymous text exchanges between his staff about the suspect's attractiveness
- Other media figures have also been observed romanticizing the suspect
- The case has generated a wave of online discussion and even merchandise featuring the suspect's face
Pros
- Brings attention to the unusual online popularity of a suspected killer
- Highlights the reactions of media figures and social media users to the case
Cons
- Potentially insensitive to the seriousness of the crime involved
- May trivialize the tragedy of the victim's death