A shocking case has emerged from Wisconsin, where a 17-year-old teenager, Nikita Casap, is accused of murdering his parents as part of a disturbing plan to assassinate President Donald Trump. Newly unsealed court documents reveal that federal authorities have been investigating Casap for his intentions to overthrow the U.S. government and harm the president.
According to a federal affidavit obtained by CNN affiliate WISN, investigators found written documents and text messages from Casap that called for the assassination of President Trump. The alleged killing of his parents was purportedly aimed at gaining the "financial means and autonomy" necessary to execute his violent plans. In total, Casap faces nine felony charges in Wisconsin, which include two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of hiding a corpse, as outlined in a criminal complaint filed in Waukesha County.
At the federal level, authorities are pursuing three additional charges against Casap: presidential assassination, conspiracy, and the use of weapons of mass destruction. These charges stem from an affidavit written by an FBI agent that supported the application for a search warrant.
Law enforcement believes that Casap's mother, Tatiana Casap, and his stepfather, Donald Mayer, were murdered on February 11. Their bodies were discovered more than two weeks later, on February 28, when Waukesha County Sheriff's deputies conducted a welfare check at the family residence. At the time of the check, Casap was not present, and authorities noted that Mayer's SUV was missing.
Later that evening, officers from the WaKeeney Police Department in Kansas stopped the stolen vehicle and found Casap behind the wheel. During the traffic stop, police discovered approximately $14,000 in $100 bills, over $14,000 worth of jewelry, and a .357 Magnum revolver that had been purchased by Mayer.
Upon obtaining a search warrant, the Waukesha County Sheriff's Office found alarming material on Casap's phone. This included references to "The Order of Nine Angles," a network known for its neo-Nazi and racially motivated extremist beliefs. Additionally, investigators uncovered a self-described manifesto that outlined plans for assassinating the president, constructing bombs, and conducting terrorist attacks.
One excerpt from the three-page document indicated that Casap believed eliminating President Trump would cause "chaos" in the U.S. The document shockingly displayed images of Adolf Hitler alongside phrases like "HAIL HITLER HAIL THE WHITE RACE HAIL VICTORY," highlighting the extreme ideology that Casap subscribed to.
Further probing revealed that Casap had researched how to utilize a drone for attack purposes. Investigators confirmed that he had partially financed a drone and explosives intended for a potential assault. Authorities also discovered images of Mayer’s credit and debit cards, along with sensitive banking information.
A classmate of Casap reported to the sheriff’s office that he had previously expressed intentions to kill his parents but claimed he lacked access to a firearm. In later conversations, Casap mentioned plans to befriend someone with a gun and steal it. Moreover, he indicated he was in contact with individuals in Russia and discussed plans to overthrow the U.S. government and assassinate President Trump.
According to the Waukesha County court docket, Casap is scheduled to appear for arraignment on May 7. The gravity of the charges against him and the disturbing details of the case highlight the severe implications of extremist ideologies and the lengths individuals may go to in furtherance of such beliefs.
