Introduction to the Case
A 17-year-old Wisconsin teen charged with killing his parents is also accused of plotting to assassinate President Donald Trump, according to an unsealed affidavit from the FBI, NBC News reported.
Last month, Nikita Casap, of Waukesha, was charged with killing his mother, 35-year-old Tatiana Casap, and his stepfather, 51-year-old Donald Mayer, and accused of living with their corpses for two weeks. Officials are saying he was also conspiring to kill the president.
Charges Against the Teen
The FBI accused Casap of conspiracy, attempting to assassinate the president and attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction.
According to the FBI, officials found what they called a “manifesto” while searching for a device that belonged to Casap. The document called for the president’s assassination in order to instigate a race war and sow chaos.
Investigation Findings
Nikita Casap in court. (WTMJ)
Casap also disclosed his plans to others on TikTok and Telegram, and identified himself as a follower of Order of the Nine Angles, which the FBI describes as a neo-Nazi cult that “advocates for the use of violence and terrorism to overthrow governments and destroy modern civilization.”
According to the FBI, Casap allegedly partially paid for “a drone with a dropping mechanism” to inflict harm by descending “an explosive, Molotov cocktail, or very strong topical poison” on a target.
“The killing of his parents appeared to be an effort to obtain the financial means and autonomy necessary to carrying out his plan,” the affidavit read.
The Murder of His Parents
Donald Mayer and his wife, Tatiana Casap, were found dead in their home in Waukesha, Wis. (WTMJ)
Casap was arrested on Feb. 28 after running a stop sign while driving his stepfather’s Volkswagen Atlas in WaKeeney, Kansas, 800 miles away from his Wisconsin home. The car contained his stepfather’s Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum, the victims’ driver’s licenses and spent shell casings, according to a complaint.
Charges and Court Appearance
The 17-year-old was originally charged with operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent and theft of movable property, before eventually being hit with two counts of first-degree homicide, two counts of hiding a corpse, theft of property over $10,000 and two counts of misappropriating ID to obtain money, according to Waukesha officials. According to the FBI, Casap had shared his plans to kill his parents with a classmate.
The teen appeared in court on March 27, where it was revealed that his mother had been found in a hallway covered with blankets and a towel, while his stepfather was found in a first-floor office covered in a pile of clothing.
Conclusion
The case of Nikita Casap is a disturbing example of the dangers of extremist ideologies and the importance of addressing mental health issues in young people. The fact that Casap was able to plan and carry out the murder of his parents, as well as plot to assassinate the President, raises serious concerns about the effectiveness of our current systems for identifying and preventing violent behavior.
FAQs
Q: What were the charges against Nikita Casap?
A: Casap was charged with conspiracy, attempting to assassinate the president, and attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction, as well as two counts of first-degree homicide, two counts of hiding a corpse, theft of property over $10,000, and two counts of misappropriating ID to obtain money.
Q: What was the motivation behind Casap’s actions?
A: According to the FBI, Casap’s actions were motivated by a desire to instigate a race war and sow chaos, and he identified himself as a follower of the neo-Nazi cult Order of the Nine Angles.
Q: How was Casap caught?
A: Casap was arrested on Feb. 28 after running a stop sign while driving his stepfather’s Volkswagen Atlas in WaKeeney, Kansas.
Q: What is the current status of the case?
A: The case is ongoing, and Casap’s attorneys have not commented on the charges.
