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Small-town cops who busted Luigi Mangione wagered turkey hoagie if they made improbable arrest
- Altoona officers testified that Lt. William Hanelly offered a free sandwich if Mangione was arrested, tying the lunch bet to the case.
- The arrest occurred at a McDonald’s in Altoona, where a 9 mm handgun and notes were found in Mangione’s backpack.
- The hearing examined whether the backpack search without a warrant was lawful under a warrant exception.
- Mangione, 27, has pleaded not guilty and appeared in court for the marathon evidence suppression hearing.
- The hearing included references to a text message promising a large turkey hoagie if Mangione was captured.
- The case centers on the arrest of Mangione for the slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York.
- The court hearing is part of a broader Manhattan District Attorney's Office proceeding into the arrest procedures.
- Reuters provided coverage of the hearing details as cited in the article.
- The Altoona police officers testified about the arrest timing, occurring five days after the New York slay.
- The article notes that the local restaurant Luigetta’s is connected to the lunchtime bet.
- The outcome of whether the lunch bet influenced the arrest remains unclear.
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