Wisconsin Teen’s Shocking Plot: Parents Allegedly Killed in Pursuit of Extremist Scheme to Assassinate Trump
A chilling case has unfolded in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where 17-year-old Nikita Casap stands accused of murdering his mother and stepfather as part of an alleged plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump and ignite political chaos. Authorities say this disturbing crime, detailed in newly unsealed federal affidavits, underscores the growing threats from lone actors radicalized by extremist ideologies.
Investigators allege that Casap meticulously planned the deaths of his mother, Tatiana Casap, and stepfather, Donald Mayer, in February, both found shot and decomposing in their suburban home. Authorities tracked Casap’s movements across several states after the killings, eventually arresting him in Kansas with his stepfather’s stolen SUV, a firearm, and nearly $14,000 in cash—resources investigators believe were meant to fund his broader extremist ambitions.
Court records reveal that Casap not only sought financial independence through murder but was deeply influenced by the neo-Nazi group “The Order of Nine Angles.” The FBI described the group as a "satanic cult" with anti-Western, anti-Semitic, and anti-Christian views designed to incite violence and revolution. On Casap’s seized devices, agents found documents referencing a manifesto calling for the assassination of Trump to "save the white race" and to spark a revolution through chaos. One excerpt reportedly stated, “By getting rid of the president and perhaps the vice president, that is guaranteed to bring in some chaos.” Images of Adolf Hitler, bomb-making instructions, and plans for using a drone as a weapon were also discovered.
Disturbingly, Casap had discussed his intentions with a classmate and engaged in online conversations in Russian and with individuals in Ukraine—inquiring about evading capture abroad. Surveillance footage and messages captured not only his actions post-murder but a disturbing level of calculation, evidenced by comments about keeping candles lit by Mayer’s body and asking, “How long will I need to hide before I will be moved to Ukraine? 1-2 months?”
Casap faces nine felony charges, including two counts of first-degree homicide and additional accusations such as conspiracy to assassinate the president and use of weapons of mass destruction at the federal level. His bail has been set at $1 million, and more charges could follow.
This tragedy stands out for its extreme ideology, premeditation, and the age of the accused. It raises urgent questions about the vulnerabilities of youth to online radicalization, the challenges law enforcement faces in preempting such lone-actor plots, and the broader societal impact of violent extremist networks spreading online.
What do you think this case tells us about the intersection of mental health, internet radicalization, and hate-inspired violence? Is our society prepared to address such threats among youth? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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