Eighteen-year-old Nikita Casap harbored a chilling ambition: to eliminate U.S. President Donald Trump. But this wasn’t a fleeting thought; it was a meticulously planned, horrifying scheme fueled by a desperate need for funds.
Casap’s solution was unthinkable. He resolved to murder his own parents, believing the insurance money would provide the financial backing necessary to carry out his deadly intent. The plan, however, quickly unraveled, halting before it could escalate further.
In a Waukesha County courtroom, Casap trembled as he pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree intentional homicide. He confessed to the brutal murders of his stepfather, Donald Mayer, and his mother, Tatiana Casap, crimes committed last year. When directly asked if he had taken their lives, his response was a chilling, emotionless “Yes, your honour.”
The investigation revealed a plot far more complex than the disturbed thoughts of a single teenager. A federal search warrant uncovered a manifesto penned by Casap, explicitly calling for the assassination of President Trump and the violent overthrow of the U.S. government. Authorities believe others may have been involved in this dangerous conspiracy.
Beyond the murders, Casap attempted to acquire drones and explosives, actively seeking the tools to inflict widespread chaos. He also confided in an unidentified individual online, communicating in Russian, hinting at his radical plans and potential escape routes.
Investigators discovered disturbing messages on Casap’s phone, exchanged a month before the murders. He inquired about relocating to Ukraine, questioning whether he could live a normal life even if his crimes were discovered. The reply to this chilling question remains unknown.
Following the murders, believed to have occurred around February 11th, 2025, Casap lived amongst the decomposing remains of his parents for weeks. The scene was a macabre testament to the depths of his depravity.
He eventually fled in his stepfather’s SUV, carrying $14,000 in cash, jewelry, passports, the murder weapon, and, inexplicably, the family dog. His escape across the Great Plains ended with a routine traffic stop in Kansas on February 28th, bringing his desperate flight to a halt.
For Nikita Casap, any semblance of a “normal life” is now irrevocably lost. Each murder conviction carries a potential sentence of 20 years, totaling 40 years before parole eligibility. Prosecutors intend to pursue the maximum penalty.
District Attorney Lesli Boese described Casap as a “danger to the community,” vowing to oppose any lenient sentencing. She expressed surprise at the guilty plea, acknowledging that a trial held no apparent benefit for the defendant, but noting the courts often consider acceptance of responsibility during sentencing.
Casap is scheduled to be sentenced on March 5th, a date that will mark the culmination of a horrifying case and the beginning of a long reckoning for a young man consumed by darkness and a twisted ideology.
