A Wisconsin teenager allegedly murdered his parents as the first step in a plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump, with federal authorities uncovering extremist affiliations and detailed plans for political violence.
At a Glance
- Wisconsin teen Nikita Casap allegedly killed his mother and stepfather in Waukesha
- Federal authorities say Casap planned to assassinate former President Donald Trump
- Investigators link him to the neo-Nazi group Order of Nine Angles
- Casap outlined political violence in a detailed manifesto
- He faces state and federal charges, including conspiracy and attempted assassination
Teen’s Radicalization and Family Tragedy
Nikita Casap, a 17-year-old from Waukesha, Wisconsin, is accused of murdering his mother, Tatiana Casap, and stepfather, Donald Mayer, as part of a broader plan to assassinate former President Donald Trump. According to federal authorities, Casap believed he needed to “obtain the financial means and autonomy necessary” to carry out his extremist plans. After the killings, he allegedly lived with their corpses for nearly two weeks before fleeing the state.
He was captured in Kansas in March and later extradited to Wisconsin to face charges.
Watch ABC News’ full report on the incident.
Extremist Ideologies and Detailed Plans
Investigators discovered that Casap had deep ties to extremist communities, including the neo-Nazi group Order of Nine Angles, which promotes violence and satanic ideology.
Authorities say Casap’s digital communications revealed his intention to overthrow the U.S. government, acquire bomb-making materials, and use a drone in targeted attacks.
A manifesto allegedly written by Casap outlined plans to assassinate Trump to spark political chaos. “By getting rid of the president and perhaps the vice president, that is guaranteed to bring in some chaos,” he wrote, echoing the beliefs of extremist groups that thrive on upheaval. He also discussed fleeing to Ukraine following the execution of his plans.
According to reporting from TMJ4 News, Casap communicated online with individuals who shared similar views and boasted about hiding his plans from his family.
Legal Proceedings and Broader Implications
Casap has been charged with two counts of first-degree intentional homicide, identity theft, theft of over $10,000, and hiding a corpse, as reported by OANN. He also faces federal charges for attempting to assassinate a former president and conspiring to use weapons of mass destruction.
His arraignment is expected in May. Prosecutors will present evidence including the manifesto, encrypted messages, drone purchases, and the timeline of his radicalization. The case raises new concerns about youth susceptibility to online extremism and the evolving threat of domestic terrorism.
