Why is the internet thirsty for the alleged CEO shooting suspect?

On Monday, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione was named the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. And, almost immediately, the internet was brazen about its thirst for him. When news broke out about the shooting last Wednesday, the internet also wasn’t shy about its lack of sympathy about the killing.Jokes and memes popped up, fueled by Americans’ anger toward the healthcare system and the elite class. SEE ALSO: As some on the internet celebrate a CEO’s murder, content moderators are at a crossroads As more details emerged — from “deny,” “defend,” and “depose” etched on the ammunition (the words are shorthand for insurer tactics) to an early photo harkening comparisons to Timothée Chalamet — the killer became more of a star online. He was called “The Adjuster” by fan fiction writers and a folk hero by others.The release of the suspect’s name only increased the online frenzy. He is young, conventionally attractive, and has photos of himself shirtless online. (The latter is only a portion of his social media footprint, having allegedly been a fan of controversial podcaster Andrew Huberman and a wannabe reader of Ayn Rand, whose work influenced today’s conservatives.) The discovery of the suspect’s online presence and shirtless photos led to, as one can expect, more memes, jokes, and even a fancam: Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deleted A man being attractive is enough for online horniness to ensue — but about an…Why is the internet thirsty for the alleged CEO shooting suspect?