Overview
- Altoona officers Christy Wasser and Stephen Fox testified as bodycam video showed the initial encounter at a McDonald’s, with Fox confronting Luigi Mangione about a fake ID before delivering Miranda warnings.
- Wasser said she first found a loaded magazine wrapped in wet underwear at the restaurant, then recovered a handgun, a silencer and a red notebook during a later search at the police station.
- The defense seeks to suppress the backpack contents and statements, citing a warrantless search, pre‑Miranda questioning and an 11‑minute gap in bodycam footage during transport, allegations Wasser rejected.
- Prosecutors released additional photos and notes, including a to‑do list, a bus ticket under the alias “Sam Dawson,” a USB on a chain, cash, cards and clothing, and say the 9mm pistol matches the murder weapon and the writings reflect hostility to health insurers.
- Blair County First Assistant District Attorney Nichole Smith testified she approved warrants after the arrest to seize items and transfer evidence to the NYPD, and the judge signaled terms like “execution” and “manifesto” would not be permitted at trial.