Teen Allegedly Killed Family Members, Plotted Against Trump

A Wisconsin teenager has been charged with murdering his parents and plotting to assassinate President Donald Trump, revealing a disturbing case that has shocked the nation and raised serious concerns about domestic terrorism threats.

Key Takeaways

Nikita Casap, 17, from Waukesha, Wisconsin, has been charged with first-degree murder of his parents and is accused of plotting to assassinate President Donald Trump.
Authorities discovered Casap’s alleged manifesto containing extremist views and plans to kill Trump to trigger societal collapse.
Casap allegedly killed his parents to obtain financial resources for his assassination plot, then lived with their bodies for weeks before leaving.
Federal investigators found evidence that Casap had purchased a drone and explosives for the attack and was communicating with someone in Russia about the plot.
Casap is currently held on a $1 million bond and faces additional federal charges of conspiracy, presidential assassination, and use of weapons of mass destruction.

The Murder and Arrest

Nikita Casap, a 17-year-old from Waukesha, Wisconsin, faces serious charges including first-degree murder in the deaths of his mother, Tatiana Casap, and stepfather, Donald Mayer. The bodies were discovered during a welfare check on February 28 after Nikita missed school and family members couldn’t contact his parents. Evidence suggests the murders occurred on February 11, with Casap allegedly living with the bodies for weeks before fleeing with cash, passports, and the family dog.

Authorities apprehended Casap in Kansas following a traffic violation while driving his stepfather’s vehicle. When arrested, he was found in possession of a stolen vehicle, a .357 magnum revolver, ammunition, cash, and other items that raised suspicions about his activities and intentions. This routine traffic stop led to the unraveling of what investigators now believe was a much larger and more sinister plot extending far beyond the family tragedy.

The Assassination Plot

Federal authorities have levied additional serious charges against Casap, including conspiracy, presidential assassination, and use of weapons of mass destruction. An FBI affidavit reveals the discovery of a manifesto allegedly written by Casap that called for the assassination of President Donald Trump as part of a broader plan to incite political revolution.

Investigators discovered that Casap’s phone contained material linked to the Order of Nine Angles, described by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies as an “occult-based neo-Nazi and white supremacist group” and “the most dangerous far-right terror movement.” According to authorities, Casap allegedly killed his parents to “obtain the financial means and autonomy necessary” for his assassination plot, showing the calculated nature of both crimes.

Foreign Connections and Escape Plans

Perhaps most concerning to federal investigators are the apparent international connections to Casap’s plot. Evidence suggests that Casap was in communication with someone in Russia about the assassination plot and overthrow of the US government. This information was corroborated by a classmate who reported that Nikita had mentioned plans to kill his parents and his communications with someone in Russia about plans to overthrow the government.

Messages recovered by authorities indicate that Casap planned to flee to Ukraine after carrying out the assassination. Investigators also uncovered evidence that Casap had purchased a drone and explosives for his planned attack and had gained access to his stepfather’s financial information. The FBI has noted that other individuals were reportedly aware of and may have assisted in Casap’s plans, suggesting a broader network might be involved.

Legal Proceedings

Casap appeared in court on April 9 for a preliminary hearing and is currently held on a $1 million bond. He is scheduled for court arraignment on May 7, where he will face both the state charges related to his parents’ murders and the federal charges connected to the alleged assassination plot. The case has drawn national attention due to both the horrific nature of the family murders and the serious national security implications of the alleged plot against a president.

As this case unfolds, it highlights growing concerns about domestic terrorism threats and the influence of extremist ideologies on vulnerable individuals. The investigation continues as authorities work to determine the full extent of the plot and whether others remain involved who might pose ongoing threats to public figures or national security.