In a shocking turn of events, a Wisconsin teenager has been charged in the brutal deaths of his parents, with allegations emerging that he may have committed these crimes in pursuit of a much larger and sinister agenda. The unsealed federal warrant reveals that the 17-year-old, identified as Nikita Casap, allegedly killed his parents to acquire the financial resources necessary to assassinate President Trump and instigate a government overthrow.
Last month, Waukesha County authorities charged Casap with a series of grave offenses related to the deaths of his mother, Tatiana Casap, and stepfather, Donald Mayer. The charges include two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of hiding a corpse, theft of property exceeding $10,000, and two counts of misappropriating identification to unlawfully obtain money.
According to the authorities, Casap fatally shot his parents at their residence near Milwaukee in February and lived with their decomposing bodies for weeks. In a chilling escape, he fled with $14,000 in cash, passports, and the family dog. His arrest occurred last month in Kansas, where he was found in possession of these items.
The federal warrant, unsealed recently, sheds light on the more extensive allegations against Casap, including his alignment with racist, extremist neo-Nazi ideology. Authorities accuse him of advocating violence as a means to "save the white race." The warrant details that Casap had purchased a drone and explosives, and shared his violent intentions with individuals, including a Russian speaker, via direct messages on the Telegram app.
Investigators discovered a disturbing three-page antisemitic manifesto on Casap's phone, which praised Adolf Hitler and outlined plans to eliminate not only the president but also the vice president. Casap's writings explicitly mention his belief that removing these leaders would trigger chaos and promote the idea of assassination as a viable option for governmental collapse.
The warrant includes excerpts from Casap's manifesto, which expressed a desire to "get rid of the president and perhaps the vice president," indicating his intent to incite governmental collapse. He wrote, "By getting rid of the president and perhaps the vice president, that is guaranteed to bring in some chaos." The manifesto also called for the targeted killings of politicians and billionaires who are Jewish.
Federal authorities claim that Casap was in communication with a Russian-speaking individual regarding his plans to flee to Ukraine. This connection raises further questions about the extent of his intentions and the potential support he sought for his violent aspirations. An interview with a classmate revealed that Casap had discussed his plans to overthrow the U.S. government and assassinate President Trump.
Nikita Casap is currently in custody at the Waukesha County jail, with a bond set at $1 million. He is scheduled to appear in court next month to enter a plea. His public defender, Nicole Ostrowski, has previously moved to dismiss some charges, including theft, arguing that the prosecution has not adequately laid out their case. Ostrowski has also emphasized Casap's youth during the proceedings, noting, "He is young; he is still in high school."
The bodies of Tatiana Casap, aged 35, and Donald Mayer, aged 51, were discovered on February 28 after family members requested a well-being check due to Mayer's absence from work. Authorities suspect that the couple was killed weeks before their bodies were found, which were so badly decomposed that identification was made through dental records.
The case of Nikita Casap serves as a grim reminder of the potential for violence stemming from extremist ideologies. As the investigation continues, authorities are working diligently to understand the full extent of Casap's plans and motivations. The upcoming court hearings will be pivotal in determining the legal consequences of his actions and the future implications of this unsettling case.
