Gypsy Rose Blanchard issues stark warning to Luigi Mangione over worrying fan mail

Gypsy Rose Blanchard didn’t hold back when addressing the overwhelming amount of fan mail pouring in for Luigi Mangione.

Mangione, accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4, 2024, has amassed a devoted following. Supporters have rallied outside courtrooms, flooded him with letters, and even raised funds for his legal defense.

The sheer volume of mail has reportedly become so overwhelming that Mangione has asked fans to limit the number of photos they send. Gypsy, 33, who spent nearly nine years behind bars for her role in her mother’s death, warned the accused healthcare CEO killer to be cautious when responding to letters from admirers. Drawing from her own experience as a high-profile inmate, she emphasized that not everyone reaching out has good intentions.

“There’s a lot of strange people out there”, she told TMZ while passing through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Thursday. “You have to be able to read people, to figure out who’s real and who’s just in it for clout”.

Blanchard acknowledged that letters can make time in prison more bearable – she even met her partner, Ken Urker, through prison correspondence. However, when asked if she had any advice for Mangione on finding love while incarcerated, she laughed and quickly shut the idea down. Her broader advice for navigating prison life? “Appreciate the support, ignore the critics, and focus on doing your time”.

One TikTok user, Holli Lambirth, claims to have exchanged letters with the 26-year-old former University of Pennsylvania student. She shared a handwritten note allegedly from him, in which he joked about his infamous arrest at a McDonald’s. The message, dated February 13, described his time in isolation, but skeptics were quick to question its authenticity, pointing out grammatical errors they believed Mangione wouldn’t make.

Beyond fan letters, Mangione has been able to communicate with the outside world through a website run by his legal team. In a statement, he expressed gratitude for the widespread support, saying he was deeply moved by letters from people of all backgrounds. While he admitted he couldn’t respond to most messages, he assured supporters that he reads every one.

“I am overwhelmed by – and grateful for – everyone who has written to share their stories and express their support”, he said. “This kindness has transcended political, racial, and class divides, with letters coming in from across the country and around the world. Though I can’t reply to most, please know that I read them all. I look forward to hearing more in the future”.

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Source: Mirror