In Dallas, Luigi’s mother, Kathleen Zannino Mangione, has her own boutique travel agency. Nino Mangione, a state delegate from Maryland, is also related to the suspect.
In a statement made public on Monday, the well-known family said, “Unfortunately, we cannot comment on news reports regarding Luigi Mangione.”
Nicholas Mangiano, Luigi’s grandfather, ascended from poverty to establish an empire that encompassed the radio station WCBM-AM, the Turf Valley Resort, and Hayfields Country Club.
In the meanwhile, Luigi’s father, Louis, and his two oldest sons, John, were to inherit his family’s businesses from their grandpa, Nicholas.