Merchandise associated with the alleged shooter in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, including T-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, and shot glasses, has recently surfaced on online marketplaces.

Some online vendors are attempting to profit from the support expressed by a segment of the public for the suspect, Luigi Mangione, which has led to significant backlash.

“The response to this case on social media has been extremely troubling, as some are choosing to celebrate this murderer rather than denounce him,” stated Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro during a recent press briefing.

One particularly controversial item is a Christmas ornament featuring the phrases “Deny,” “Defend,” and “Depose”—which appeared on shell casings at the New York crime scene—as well as stickers proclaiming “Free Luigi.” Some platforms have begun removing this merchandise for violating their policies.

Etsy, where the ornament is available, did not provide a comment when contacted.

While most online marketplaces have rules against selling items that celebrate violence, not all products linked to Mangione are being removed.

According to a statement from eBay, “Our policies do allow for items that feature the phrase ‘Deny. Defend. Depose.’ However, products that glorify violence, including those that celebrate the recent murder of UHC CEO Brian Thompson, are not permitted.”

Amazon informed YSL News that they have removed items with the controversial phrase due to violations of their guidelines. A search now only shows links to a 2010 book titled “Delay, Defend, Deny: Why Insurance Companies Don’t Pay Claims and What You Can Do About It.”

Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate from a privileged background, was apprehended on Monday in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after being spotted by a McDonald’s customer. He faces multiple legal charges including second-degree murder and possession of weapons, and has been denied bail while contesting his extradition to New York.

Authorities revealed that handwritten notes discovered with Mangione might indicate a motive for the shooting, suggesting “ill will toward corporate America,” although specific details have not been shared.

Brian Thompson, who was 50 years old and a father of two, was at the helm of the country’s largest private insurance company. His family described him as “an incredibly loving, generous, talented man who truly lived life to the fullest and touched countless lives.”

“We are only learning about this through the media,” mentioned Nino Mangione, a Maryland state delegate and cousin to the suspect, in a statement on X. “Our family is in shock and mourning following Luigi’s arrest. We send our prayers to Brian Thompson’s family and ask that everyone keeps all affected in their thoughts.”

Research from the Network Contagion Research Institute at Rutgers University shows that six of the ten most engaged posts on social media platform X either voiced overt support for the murder or disparaged the victim.