Criminal Mischief

Criminal Mischief The Murder of a CEO: The Luigi Mangione Case On the morning of December 4, 2024, the chief executive officer of one of America's largest health insurance companies stepped onto a Manhattan sidewalk and was gunned down in what authorities would later describe as a targeted assassination. The shooting shocked the nation. The victim was a powerful healthcare executive whose company had become a lightning rod for criticism from patients, doctors, and advocacy groups frustrated by denied claims, rising costs, and the complexities of the American healthcare system. But what happened next stunned investigators even more. As police launched a nationwide manhunt, the alleged gunman—26-year-old Luigi Mangione—quickly became one of the most polarizing criminal suspects in recent memory. While law enforcement pursued a murder investigation, a growing online movement began portraying Mangione as something entirely different: a folk hero, an avenger, even a symbol of public anger toward an industry many Americans believe has failed them. This week on Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio examines the crime that ignited a national debate. Who was Luigi Mangione? What led authorities to identify him as the prime suspect? What evidence connected him to the shooting? And why did a murder case become a cultural flashpoint that exposed deep divisions in the way Americans view healthcare, corporate power, and justice itself? Through court documents, investigative reporting, and the facts established by law enforcement, Carolyn separates the online mythology from the actual case, tracing the events leading up to the shooting, the nationwide search that followed, and the legal battle that continues to unfold. This is not just the story of a homicide. It's the story of a country arguing with itself. Because sometimes the most revealing criminal cases aren't the ones that unite us in outrage. They're the ones that force us to confront why some people feel outrage in the first place. Have thoughts on this case? Email us at mailto:info@eviocreative.com. Follow Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts, and if you're enjoying the show, please leave a rating and review. It helps others discover the stories that continue to shape our world long after the headlines fade. Instagram: @criminalmischiefpod TikTok: @criminalmischiefpod Facebook: @criminalmischiefpod Watch clips and exclusive content on the Evio Creative YouTube Channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Highers Brothers: Twenty-Five Years Stolen In 1987, a Detroit drug dealer was murdered. Within months, two brothers—Tommy and Raymond Highers—were convicted of the crime and sentenced to life in prison without parole. They maintained their innocence from the beginning. More than twenty years later, their convictions would be overturned in a case that exposed serious flaws in eyewitness testimony and the criminal justice system. This week on Criminal Mischief, Carolyn Ossorio examines one of Michigan’s most extraordinary wrongful conviction cases. The Highers brothers entered prison as teenagers and emerged decades later as middle-aged men, having spent more than 25 years incarcerated for a crime they say they never committed. Their road to freedom began in an unexpected place: social media. A Facebook conversation led investigators to witnesses whose accounts challenged the prosecution’s original case, setting in motion a legal battle that would ultimately unravel the convictions. Carolyn explores how eyewitness misidentification, investigative tunnel vision, and the slow pace of justice can alter lives forever. She traces the brothers’ journey from arrest to conviction, through years of appeals, and finally to exoneration—raising difficult questions about accountability, memory, and the cost of wrongful imprisonment. The Highers case has become a landmark example of how modern technology can aid old investigations and how justice, though delayed, can still prevail. But after decades behind bars, one question remains impossible to answer: How do you compensate someone for twenty-five lost years? Join Carolyn as she unpacks a story of resilience, redemption, and a justice system forced to confront its own mistakes. Have thoughts on this case? Email us at info@eviocreative.com. Follow Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review—it helps others discover stories that still demand answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎧 Criminal MischiefHollywood — Part One: It's In the Blood Every great criminal story starts the same way: Not with the crime… But with the person. 🎭 Who Was “Hollywood”? Before the disguises, before the headlines, before the name Hollywood became synonymous with one of the most unusual bank robbers in Seattle history—there was a past. And it’s stranger than you think. Known for his theatrical style, calculated confidence, and almost surreal approach to robbery, Hollywood didn’t just commit crimes— He performed them. But in Part One, we go back to the beginning. To the early years. To the influences. To the decisions that slowly shaped a life that would eventually blur the line between crime… and spectacle. 🌊 From the Mainland to Hawaii Before Seattle, there was Hawaii. A place that offered reinvention—but also introduced new connections, new influences, and a different kind of mythology. Because this isn’t just a story about a bank robber. It’s a story about identity. About how far someone is willing to go to become something else entirely. 🕰️ A Connection to the Old West? In one of the most unexpected turns, this episode explores a claimed connection to Josiah Scherlock—a name tied to the orbit of Billy the Kid. Whether legend, lineage, or something in between, the association adds a layer of myth to an already unusual story. Because sometimes, the past doesn’t stay buried. Sometimes—it gets rewritten. 🧠 What This Episode Explores Hollywood’s early life and formative influences His time in Hawaii and the identity shift that began there The origins of his theatrical approach to crime The strange and debated connection to Old West outlaw history How myth, performance, and reality begin to blur 🎯 The Takeaway Before the robberies… there was a story. And like all good stories, it didn’t begin with certainty. It began with questions. Follow Criminal Mischief on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and subscribe on YouTube so you don’t miss Part Two. 🎙️ Follow & Stay Connected 📱 Socials Instagram: @criminalmischiefpod (if active, otherwise remove) Instagram: @thedevilwithinpod YouTube: Evio Creative Network Website: eviocreative.com 🚨 Call to Action If this episode hooked you—share it. Because Part One is just the beginning. And where this story goes next… You won’t see coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices