Luigi Mangione is making headlines again following news of an upcoming book by bestselling crime writer James Patterson, which will depict the death of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, and actor Dave Franco’s announcement that he is open to portraying the suspect. In this Guardian article, ISD Senior Analyst Jared Holt, who spoke to the outlet in December after Mangione’s initial arrest and the ensuing online fandom, is cited once again:

“The suspect, who police now believe to be Mangione, was a fit young man and I think it’d be mistaken to overlook the degree that likely propelled the story,” Jared said.

In his December interview, Jared discussed the widespread support for vigilante justice in Mangione’s case, the role Mangione’s profile played in that support, and the broader rise of political violence.

In December, ISD also published a Dispatch analyzing responses from actors including neo-Nazi accelerationists, military anarchists, as well as mainstream online communities, and the potential for unrest in the months and years ahead.