Nikita Casap, a Wisconsin teenager charged with the brutal killings of his parents, is now at the center of a chilling conspiracy that involves plans to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump and overthrow the American government, according to newly unsealed federal court documents.
Federal affidavits obtained by CNN affiliate WISN reveal that Casap expressed his intention to kill the president and dismantle the current political system. These sentiments were documented in both handwritten notes and text messages uncovered during the investigation. Casap was arrested in March after the discovery of his parents’ bodies, which set off a wider investigation into his potential plans for violence.
Double homicide and a troubling discovery
Casap’s mother, Tatiana Casap, and his stepfather, Donald Mayer, were found dead on February 28 after deputies from the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office conducted a welfare check. The officers had gone to the family home after Casap had been absent from school for an extended period.
When deputies arrived, they discovered the bodies of Casap’s parents in an advanced state of decomposition. Tatiana Casap’s body was located near the kitchen, buried under clothes and blankets, with multiple gunshot wounds. Donald Mayer was found in a home office with a gunshot wound to the head.
Nikita Casap’s violent manifesto
The federal affidavits paint a terrifying picture of the teenager’s intentions. According to investigators, Casap’s phone contained references to “The Order of Nine Angles,” a neo-Nazi extremist group known for promoting racial violence. Authorities also found disturbing images and messages linked to what they described as a “self-described manifesto” calling for the assassination of the president, the creation of bombs, and the execution of terrorist attacks.
A three-page document allegedly written by Casap promoted Trump’s assassination as a catalyst for a political revolution, stating that it would “save the white race.” “As to why, specifically Trump, I think it’s pretty obvious,” the manifesto read. “By getting rid of the president and perhaps the vice president, that is guaranteed to bring in some chaos.”
The document also included images of Adolf Hitler, along with the words “Hail Hitler, hail the white race, hail victory,” according to CNN.
In addition to the manifesto, the FBI reported finding images and instructions on how to modify a drone into a weapon, suggesting that Casap was actively preparing to carry out his plan. Authorities also discovered photographs of Mayer’s financial accounts and login credentials, which they believe Casap intended to use for his financial needs as he prepared for his attack.
Plans to flee the country
The investigation also revealed that Casap planned to escape the United States and flee to Ukraine. In one Telegram message, he reportedly inquired, “So while in Ukraine, I’ll be able to live a normal life? Even when it’s found out I did it?” This suggests that Casap was already considering the consequences of his actions and sought a way to evade arrest.
Disturbing conversations with a classmate
According to the affidavit, a classmate of Casap’s revealed disturbing details about the teenager’s behavior. The classmate claimed that Casap often shared violent “gore edit” videos via Snapchat, featuring graphic war imagery set to Russian music. Casap allegedly confided in the classmate about his plans to kill his parents, initially expressing difficulty in obtaining a firearm. He later revealed that his plan was to befriend someone who owned a gun and then steal it.
The classmate also reported that Casap was in contact with a man in Russia, with whom he was allegedly coordinating plans to assassinate President Trump and overthrow the U.S. government. Casap is said to have warned the classmate that if they ever saw news of ten coordinated attacks, it would be his doing.
Facing multiple charges
Casap now faces a series of charges in Wisconsin, including two counts of first-degree intentional homicide and two counts of hiding a corpse, as outlined in a criminal complaint filed in late March. Federal investigators have added three additional charges, including attempting to assassinate a U.S. president, conspiracy, and use of weapons of mass destruction.
Casap has not yet entered a plea for the state charges. He appeared in court for a preliminary hearing on April 9, and his next court date is set for May 7, when he will face an arraignment, according to the Waukesha County court docket.
As authorities continue to investigate the disturbing case, the public remains shocked by the depth of the teenager’s violent plans and the tragic deaths of his parents.
