Authorities Believe Teen Killed Family Members as Part of Trump Assassination Plot

A Wisconsin teen has been charged with multiple crimes, including homicide and terrorism, after authorities uncovered his alleged plot to assassinate President Donald Trump that began with the murder of his own parents.

Key Takeaways

Nikita Casap, 17, allegedly murdered his parents in February as part of a broader plan to assassinate President Donald Trump and incite political revolution.
Federal authorities have charged Casap with conspiracy, presidential assassination, and use of weapons of mass destruction, while state charges include first-degree murder.
The FBI discovered a manifesto written by Casap containing extremist views and plans.
Casap allegedly lived with his parents’ bodies for weeks before fleeing with cash, passports, and weapons.
Authorities believe Casap killed his parents to gain financial resources and autonomy necessary for executing his terrorist plot.

Teen’s Alleged Plot Uncovered After Parent’s Murder

Nikita Casap, a 17-year-old from Waukesha, Wisconsin, faces serious charges including first-degree murder, theft, and terrorism after allegedly killing his mother, Tatiana Casap, and stepfather, Donald Mayer. Authorities discovered the bodies during a welfare check on February 28 after Casap had been absent from school and family members couldn’t reach his parents. Evidence suggests the murders occurred on February 11, with Casap continuing to live in the home with the deceased bodies for approximately two weeks before fleeing.

After the murders, Casap allegedly fled with cash, passports, and the family dog in his stepfather’s vehicle. He was apprehended in Kansas following a routine traffic stop, where authorities discovered a stolen vehicle, a .357 magnum revolver, ammunition, cash, and other items. The murders appear to have been calculated steps in what federal authorities describe as a much more sinister plot targeting the highest levels of government.

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Federal Charges Reveal Assassination Plot

Federal authorities have levied serious charges against Casap, including conspiracy to assassinate the president and use of weapons of mass destruction. According to court documents, the teen had drafted a detailed manifesto outlining plans to assassinate President Donald Trump as part of a broader strategy to accelerate societal collapse and instigate political revolution. Investigators revealed that Casap had purchased a drone and explosives intended for use in the attack.

The investigation uncovered connections to extremist ideology. Casap’s phone contained material linked to an extremist group which investigators describe as “a network of individuals holding neo-Nazi racially motivated extremist views.”

International Connections and Escape Plan

The investigation revealed troubling international dimensions to Casap’s alleged plot. According to FBI findings, Casap had communicated with someone in Russia about his assassination plan. Messages recovered by authorities indicate that Casap intended to flee to Ukraine following the assassination attempt. A classmate reported that Casap had previously mentioned plans to kill his parents and was in contact with someone in Russia about overthrowing the US government.

Federal authorities believe Casap murdered his parents to “obtain the financial means and autonomy necessary” for executing his plot. Following his capture, he was found with financial information from his stepfather’s accounts. The FBI also indicated that other individuals were reportedly aware of and may have assisted in Casap’s plans, suggesting a potentially wider conspiracy. Casap is currently held on a $1 million bond and is scheduled for court arraignment on May 7, having already appeared for a preliminary hearing on April 9.