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California arson suspect fixated on CEO killer

Court filings say Jonathan Rinderknecht obsessed with Luigi Mangione before the Palisades Fire.
WHO: Jonathan Rinderknecht (accused arson suspect)
WHAT: Prosecutors allege the suspect was fixated on Luigi Mangione and “resentment of the rich” before a deadly fire.
WHEN: May 4, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
WHERE: Palisades Fire area, California
WHY: Prosecutors say the suspect’s alleged online fixation and “resentment of the rich” preceded the blaze.

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