Publish: 15:28, 14 Apr, 2025

Teen killed parents as part of Trump assassination plot: FBI

BBC
Teen killed parents as part of Trump assassination plot: FBI
Photo: Accused teen Nikita Casap (wearing red shirt). [Collected]

A high school student from Wisconsin killed his parents as part of a larger plot to assassinate US President Donald Trump, the FBI has said.

Nikita Casap (17) has been charged with the killing of his mother, Tatiana Casap (35) and his stepfather Donald Mayer (51) who were found dead at their home on February 28.

A newly unsealed search warrant also alleges that the suspect's phone contained material relating to a neo-Nazi group called the Order of Nine Angles and praise for Adolf Hitler.

Investigators also discovered antisemitic writings in which the accused allegedly detailed his plans to kill Trump as a part of a broader goal to overthrow the government, according to the court document.

The suspect is accused of first-degree intentional homicide and seven other felony counts, including hiding a corpse and identity theft.

The parents were found dead when local officials visited their home in the village of Waukesha, near Milwaukee, after the boy failed to attend school for two weeks.

Mr Mayer had died from a gunshot wound to the head, while Ms Casap died from multiple gunshot wounds on or about February 11, according to a criminal complaint concerning the teenager.

The same day their bodies were discovered, the defendant was pulled over by police in the state of Kansas while driving a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas belonging to Mr Mayer, investigators said.

In the car was Mr Mayer's Smith & Wesson .357 pistol, four credit cards belonging to the couple, "multiple pieces" of valuable jewelry, a pried-open safe and $14,000 (£10,700) in currency, most of which was inside a Bible, said the criminal complaint.

In writings found by investigators, the suspect expressed white supremacist beliefs and called for Trump's assassination to start a political revolution, according to the search warrant.

The alleged double murder "appeared to be an effort to obtain the financial means and autonomy necessary to carrying out his plan", investigators wrote.

The court documents allege the suspect was speaking with people in Russia about plans to kill his parents.

Authorities said the teenager paid for a drone and explosives to use in an attack - and had plans to escape to Ukraine.

"He was in touch with other parties about his plan to kill the president and overthrow the government of the Unites States," investigators wrote.

The suspect had a preliminary court hearing on April 9. He has not entered a plea to the charges.

He is next due to appear in court for an arraignment - where he will be formally given the charges against him - on May 7, according to the Waukesha County Court. He is being held on a $1m (£764,000) bond.

Bd-Pratidin English/ARK

More News
Crimea will stay with Russia: Trump
Crimea will stay with Russia: Trump
Palestinians face ‘catastrophic’ situation as supplies run out
Palestinians face ‘catastrophic’ situation as supplies run out
Russian general killed by car bomb near Moscow
Russian general killed by car bomb near Moscow
Indian bus conductor arrested over harassing sleeping woman
Indian bus conductor arrested over harassing sleeping woman
As Pak shuts airspace, prices may increase for longer flights
As Pak shuts airspace, prices may increase for longer flights
UAE rescues 10 Asian sailors after ship catches on fire
UAE rescues 10 Asian sailors after ship catches on fire
‘More than a million children are at risk’ of famine
‘More than a million children are at risk’ of famine
India blows up homes of two Kashmir attack suspects
India blows up homes of two Kashmir attack suspects
Iran-US nuclear talks return to Oman
Iran-US nuclear talks return to Oman
Australia, New Zealand commemorate Anzac Day
Australia, New Zealand commemorate Anzac Day
Ukraine says Russia continues drone attack despite Trump's criticism
Ukraine says Russia continues drone attack despite Trump's criticism
Russia "ready to reach a deal" with US on Ukraine: Lavrov
Russia "ready to reach a deal" with US on Ukraine: Lavrov
Latest News
Crimea will stay with Russia: Trump
Crimea will stay with Russia: Trump
8 hours ago | International
Palestinians face ‘catastrophic’ situation as supplies run out
Palestinians face ‘catastrophic’ situation as supplies run out
9 hours ago | International
Swimmer Rafi clinches gold in Malaysia
Swimmer Rafi clinches gold in Malaysia
9 hours ago | Sports
Sharif clinches title for 2nd time in Jabbarer Boli Khela
Sharif clinches title for 2nd time in Jabbarer Boli Khela
10 hours ago | Sports
Malavika Mohanan slams male actors for faking feminism
Malavika Mohanan slams male actors for faking feminism
10 hours ago | Entertainment
CA arrives in Rome to join funeral of Pope Francis
CA arrives in Rome to join funeral of Pope Francis
10 hours ago | National
Russian general killed by car bomb near Moscow
Russian general killed by car bomb near Moscow
10 hours ago | International
Indian bus conductor arrested over harassing sleeping woman
Indian bus conductor arrested over harassing sleeping woman
11 hours ago | International
As Pak shuts airspace, prices may increase for longer flights
As Pak shuts airspace, prices may increase for longer flights
11 hours ago | International
Parvez murder case: Prime accused Meheraz remanded
Parvez murder case: Prime accused Meheraz remanded
11 hours ago | National
Bar Council MCQ exam held
Bar Council MCQ exam held
12 hours ago | National
UAE rescues 10 Asian sailors after ship catches on fire
UAE rescues 10 Asian sailors after ship catches on fire
12 hours ago | International
CA for best use of intellectual property, copyrights
CA for best use of intellectual property, copyrights
12 hours ago | National
‘More than a million children are at risk’ of famine
‘More than a million children are at risk’ of famine
12 hours ago | International
MNC champions trophy 2025 kicks off tomorrow
MNC champions trophy 2025 kicks off tomorrow
13 hours ago | Sports
NBR mulls amending VAT law
NBR mulls amending VAT law
13 hours ago | Business
'Govt to set up land-based LNG terminal soon'
'Govt to set up land-based LNG terminal soon'
13 hours ago | Business
'We want a country where there will be no discrimination'
'We want a country where there will be no discrimination'
13 hours ago | National
‘Beautiful Bangladesh Run’ Energizes Hatirjheel
‘Beautiful Bangladesh Run’ Energizes Hatirjheel
13 hours ago | City
India blows up homes of two Kashmir attack suspects
India blows up homes of two Kashmir attack suspects
13 hours ago | International
Iran-US nuclear talks return to Oman
Iran-US nuclear talks return to Oman
14 hours ago | International
BFF to sell tickets online for Hamza's home debut match
BFF to sell tickets online for Hamza's home debut match
14 hours ago | Sports
Australia, New Zealand commemorate Anzac Day
Australia, New Zealand commemorate Anzac Day
14 hours ago | International
Google's parent begins year with robust growth despite obstacles
Google's parent begins year with robust growth despite obstacles
14 hours ago | Tech
Rajshahi farmers predict bumper litchi production
Rajshahi farmers predict bumper litchi production
14 hours ago | City
Bangladesh reaffirms commitment to fully implement CHT Peace Accord
Bangladesh reaffirms commitment to fully implement CHT Peace Accord
14 hours ago | National
Ukraine says Russia continues drone attack despite Trump's criticism
Ukraine says Russia continues drone attack despite Trump's criticism
14 hours ago | International
DSCC starts mosquito control and special cleaning drive
DSCC starts mosquito control and special cleaning drive
15 hours ago | City
Actor Ilias Kanchan floats Janata Party Bangladesh
Actor Ilias Kanchan floats Janata Party Bangladesh
15 hours ago | National
Russia "ready to reach a deal" with US on Ukraine: Lavrov
Russia "ready to reach a deal" with US on Ukraine: Lavrov
15 hours ago | International
Most Read
4 Scandinavian life philosophies that worth a try
4 Scandinavian life philosophies that worth a try
16 hours ago | Lifestyle
Prof Yunus leaves Qatar for Vatican to pay last tribute to Pope Francis
Prof Yunus leaves Qatar for Vatican to pay last tribute to Pope Francis
16 hours ago | National
Dhaka’s air quality turns ‘moderate’ this morning
Dhaka’s air quality turns ‘moderate’ this morning
19 hours ago | City
Brain fog to mood swings: Seven alarming effects of summer heat
Brain fog to mood swings: Seven alarming effects of summer heat
17 hours ago | Lifestyle
Parth Samthaan responds to CID casting backlash
Parth Samthaan responds to CID casting backlash
15 hours ago | Entertainment
RM exposes K-pop’s pressures and Korea’s perfectionism
RM exposes K-pop’s pressures and Korea’s perfectionism
19 hours ago | Entertainment
Builders in Dhaka fined for violating air pollution rules
Builders in Dhaka fined for violating air pollution rules
19 hours ago | City
Bar Council MCQ exam held
Bar Council MCQ exam held
12 hours ago | National
NCT ownership will not to be given away: CPA chairman
NCT ownership will not to be given away: CPA chairman
18 hours ago | City
Rain likely in Mymensingh and Sylhet in next 24hr: BMD
Rain likely in Mymensingh and Sylhet in next 24hr: BMD
16 hours ago | National
Basil’s healing power: Stress, immunity, sleep
Basil’s healing power: Stress, immunity, sleep
16 hours ago | Lifestyle
New possibilities of exports opened up in Sylhet
New possibilities of exports opened up in Sylhet
18 hours ago | Special
Pakistan could use nukes to secure its water share: analysts
Pakistan could use nukes to secure its water share: analysts
17 hours ago | International
BFF to sell tickets online for Hamza's home debut match
BFF to sell tickets online for Hamza's home debut match
14 hours ago | Sports
Independence Day of Bangladesh observed in Islamabad
Independence Day of Bangladesh observed in Islamabad
17 hours ago | National
Islamist parties likely to be ‘X factor’ in next election
Islamist parties likely to be ‘X factor’ in next election
20 hours ago | National
As Pak shuts airspace, longer flights, price hikes expected
As Pak shuts airspace, longer flights, price hikes expected
19 hours ago | Business
UN Chief calls for "Maximum Restraint" after Pahalgam terror attack
UN Chief calls for "Maximum Restraint" after Pahalgam terror attack
20 hours ago | International
‘Beautiful Bangladesh Run’ Energizes Hatirjheel
‘Beautiful Bangladesh Run’ Energizes Hatirjheel
13 hours ago | City
Trade tensions breathe new life into Intel’s older chips
Trade tensions breathe new life into Intel’s older chips
18 hours ago | Tech
Actor Ilias Kanchan floats Janata Party Bangladesh
Actor Ilias Kanchan floats Janata Party Bangladesh
15 hours ago | National
MNC champions trophy 2025 kicks off tomorrow
MNC champions trophy 2025 kicks off tomorrow
13 hours ago | Sports
Parvez murder case: Prime accused Meheraz remanded
Parvez murder case: Prime accused Meheraz remanded
11 hours ago | National
Indian and Pakistani forces exchange fire along LoC amid tension at border
Indian and Pakistani forces exchange fire along LoC amid tension at border
20 hours ago | International
Remains of 5,000-year-old noblewoman found in Peru dig
Remains of 5,000-year-old noblewoman found in Peru dig
17 hours ago | Tech
'We want a country where there will be no discrimination'
'We want a country where there will be no discrimination'
13 hours ago | National
'Govt to set up land-based LNG terminal soon'
'Govt to set up land-based LNG terminal soon'
13 hours ago | Business
DSCC starts mosquito control and special cleaning drive
DSCC starts mosquito control and special cleaning drive
15 hours ago | City
UAE rescues 10 Asian sailors after ship catches on fire
UAE rescues 10 Asian sailors after ship catches on fire
12 hours ago | International
Rajshahi farmers predict bumper litchi production
Rajshahi farmers predict bumper litchi production
14 hours ago | City