A woman identifying herself as a reporter attending the court proceedings of alleged healthcare executive assassin Luigi Mangione has drawn attention for her public display of support for the accused, including tattoos bearing his signature and a handwritten phrase from a letter he reportedly sent her from jail.

Julie Keyser, present at a Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday with a City Hall-issued press pass, shared on social media that she received a letter from Mangione while he was incarcerated at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. The letter, dated March 2025, included the Latin phrase “carpe diem” and an expression of gratitude for her support. According to Keyser, these messages inspired her to get tattoos replicating Mangione’s handwriting and signature.

The letter notably thanked Keyser “for taking the time to write and for expressing your love and support,” and stated, “Please know I am doing well. Carpe Diem.”

Despite Keyser’s presence in court for a hearing connected to Mangione’s state murder charges, the defendant was absent due to an administrative error by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. Keyser provided live updates from the brief proceeding via social media but indicated she would not attend the following day’s session because she planned to enter rehabilitation.

Mangione, 28, who has faced both federal and state legal challenges in connection with the killing, has attracted a significant following, including individuals obtaining official press credentials from the Mayor’s Office. This supporter base has drawn scrutiny amid concerns over the media access granted to some attendees closely allied with the defendant.

The circumstances surrounding the alleged assassination and Mangione’s ongoing court battles have remained a focal point of public and legal attention in New York. However, the unusual interaction between Mangione and a self-described reporter presenting personal tributes has added an unconventional layer to the high-profile case.