'Kinda hot': How UnitedHealthcare CEO's assassin became America's new 'thirst trap'

Amid the serious discussions, a surprising and surreal narrative emerged: the alleged killer’s unexpected rise as a “thirst trap.” Surveillance images released by law enforcement showed a suspect with striking features, sparking comparisons to actors like Timothée Chalamet and Josh O’Connor—icons of the so-called “Rodent Man” aesthetic. Social media users began commenting on the suspect’s angular jawline, prominent cheekbones, and brooding demeanour, turning him into an unlikely object of online fascination.