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The fact that Mangione retained the weapon, along with potential evidence, when apprehended raises suspicions. Jonathan Wako, a former Secret Service agent, noted that typically, suspects try to dispose of incriminating evidence during or after a violent crime. The presence of the ghost gun and the silencer on his person speaks to either a continued intent to commit violence or possibly a twisted sense of pride in retaining items tied to the crime.