Teen Accused of Killing Family Members as Part of Plan To Assassinate Trump

A Wisconsin teenager allegedly killed his parents as part of a detailed plot to assassinate President Donald Trump and trigger a violent revolution.

Quick Takes

Nikita Casap, 17, faces charges of murdering his parents and allegedly planning to assassinate Donald Trump.
Authorities discovered the bodies of his mother and stepfather weeks after they were killed; Casap was later arrested in Kansas.
The FBI found evidence of views linked to an extremist group.
Casap allegedly killed his parents to “obtain financial means and autonomy” for his plot, including purchasing drones and explosives.
The teen reportedly communicated with someone in Russia about the assassination and planned to flee to Ukraine afterward/

Parental Murders and Alarming Discovery

Nikita Casap, a 17-year-old from Waukesha, Wisconsin, now faces first-degree murder charges in the deaths of his mother, Tatiana Casap, and stepfather, Donald Mayer. Authorities discovered their bodies on March 1 during a welfare check initiated when Nikita was absent from school and a family member couldn’t reach his parents. Evidence suggests the murders occurred on February 11, with the teen allegedly living with the bodies for weeks before fleeing with cash, passports, and the family dog in his stepfather’s vehicle.

Casap’s alleged plan unraveled when he was stopped for a traffic violation in Kansas. During the stop, law enforcement discovered a .357 magnum revolver, ammunition, cash, and various other items in the stolen vehicle. This routine traffic stop ultimately led to the uncovering of what authorities describe as a far more sinister plan that extended well beyond the murder of his parents.

Extremist Plot Against Trump and Government

Federal authorities have leveled serious charges against Casap, including conspiracy, presidential assassination, and use of weapons of mass destruction. An FBI affidavit details a manifesto allegedly written by the teenager that called for the assassination of President Donald Trump to spark a political revolution. The document contained images of Adolf Hitler alongside text praising Hitler and promoting white supremacy ideologies.

Investigators found that Casap had allegedly killed his parents to “obtain the financial means and autonomy necessary” for his plot. Evidence shows he purchased a drone and explosives for an anticipated attack and had accessed financial information from his stepfather’s accounts. Messages recovered from his devices indicate he planned to flee to Ukraine following the assassination, suggesting a methodical approach to his alleged conspiracy.

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Connections and Co-Conspirators

Analysis of Casap’s phone revealed material linked to the Order of Nine Angles, described by investigators as “a network of individuals holding neo-Nazi racially motivated extremist views.” The organization has gained notoriety for its dangerous rhetoric and promotion of violence as a means to achieve political objectives. A classmate reported that Casap had previously mentioned plans to kill his parents and was in communication with someone in Russia about overthrowing the US government.

Authorities believe other individuals were aware of and potentially assisted in Casap’s plans, though specific details about additional conspirators have not yet been made public. The investigation continues as officials work to identify the full scope of the plot and any other individuals who may have been involved. Casap appeared in court on April 9 for a preliminary hearing and remains in custody on a $1 million bond, with a court arraignment scheduled for May 7.