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‘SNL’ Skewers Internet’s Obsession With UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Killer

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Carly Thomas
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SNL delivers a biting satire on the internet's bizarre obsession with the killer of a UnitedHealthcare CEO, skewering the public's warped fascination with his appearance.
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  • SNL's cold open parodies Nancy Grace's true crime show, with Sarah Sherman's Nancy Grace criticizing the public for turning the 26-year-old accused murderer Luigi Mangione into a 'sex symbol' despite his serious crime.
  • The episode also features the return of former SNL cast member Chris Rock as host, alongside first-time musical guest Gracie Abrams, adding star power to the proceedings.
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Brian Thompson, Luigi Mangione, Sarah Sherman, Chris Rock, Gracie Abrams, UnitedHealthcare, Saturday Night Live, Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
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