In an unexpected twist of fate, New York Post reporter Shane Galvin found himself dining with a fashion model, all due to his striking likeness to Luigi Mangione, a suspect in the notorious murder case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. What started as a case of mistaken identity transformed into a memorable evening filled with flirtation, lasagna, and deep conversations.

Galvin humorously recounted his surreal experience, stating, "I’m on a date with a fashion model who’s way out of my league...all because I look kinda like Luigi Mangione," in his column for the New York Post. The dinner, held at Inatteso, an intimate Italian restaurant located in Battery Park City, was accompanied by a delightful bottle of white wine while the pair dedicated their conversations to everything except politics.

The model, who preferred to remain anonymous, expressed her doubts about Mangione's involvement in the murder case, stating that she is "not convinced" he had committed the crime. Galvin reassured readers, "My date doesn’t think the widely circulated photo of the smiling suspect is actually Mangione—and allow me to assure you it isn’t me." As the evening progressed, their banter flowed smoothly, with Galvin even joking about various lighthearted theories, including one regarding the peculiar phenomenon of drones in New Jersey.

The initial connection was sparked by an Instagram post, where numerous comments pointed out Galvin's resemblance to Mangione. "I do not look like the CEO killer other than being Italian," he humorously remarked about social media reactions. This led to a flurry of flirtatious exchanges, particularly from the fashion model, who has over 20,000 followers. "With the whole country thirsting for Luigi, y’all are about to have a blast," she exclaimed, further igniting the unusual connection.

The evening quickly morphed into a lighthearted social experiment, as the model excitedly volunteered to join in Galvin’s unusual narrative. "I volunteer to be part of the social experiment," she declared, affirming her willingness to share the experience publicly despite wishing to remain unnamed. Galvin described their date as "excellent," noting that she was a wonderful woman juggling her modeling career and volunteering as a foster parent for homeless dogs. "Clearly, way out of my league," he observed, attributing his luck to the fame of Mangione.

As the evening came to a close, Galvin confirmed plans for a second date, humorously noting, "And we have a second date—no cameras for that one." This series of unexpected and strange events reflects the notion that bizarre circumstances can lead to unforgettable experiences. Ultimately, it seems Luigi Mangione’s influence may have played a larger role in Galvin's night than he anticipated.