Nikita Casap, a 17-year-old from Wisconsin, is facing both state and federal charges after allegedly murdering his parents to finance a plan to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump and ignite a revolution, according to newly unsealed court documents.
Authorities arrested Casap in March, accusing him of fatally shooting his mother, Tatiana Casap, 35, and stepfather, Donald Mayer, 51, at their home in Waukesha. Investigators believe the killings occurred on February 11, though the decomposed bodies weren’t found until a welfare check on February 28. Tatiana’s body was discovered under blankets near the kitchen, while Mayer’s was found in a first-floor office with a gunshot wound to the head.
According to an FBI affidavit cited by USA Today, Casap allegedly committed the murders to gain financial resources and independence to carry out a plan to assassinate Trump and overthrow the U.S. government. A three-page document recovered from Casap’s phone reportedly called for political chaos, stating, “By getting rid of the president and perhaps the vice president, that is guaranteed to bring in some chaos.”
Authorities also found Nazi propaganda and messages on Casap’s phone, including images of Adolf Hitler and phrases such as “Hail Hitler, Hail the white race, Hail victory.” CNN reported that he had also exchanged messages with a contact in Russia and others who were aware of his intentions.
Investigators say Casap had purchased or attempted to purchase a drone and explosives intended for use as weapons of mass destruction. His phone also contained content related to the neo-Nazi group “The Order of Nine Angles.”
Casap was arrested during a traffic stop in Kansas, just hours after the bodies were found. Police discovered Mayer’s stolen SUV, a gun, ammunition, and around $14,000 in cash in his possession.
He now faces nine state felony charges, including two counts of first-degree intentional homicide and hiding corpses. Federal charges include conspiracy, attempted assassination of the president, and use of weapons of mass destruction. Casap has not yet entered a plea and remains in custody on a $1 million bond. His arraignment is set for May 7.
The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office has asked the public to share any relevant information, emphasizing that the charges stem from a thorough investigation aimed at protecting public safety.
