Key Points Summary
- Teen Suspect Charged: Nikita Casap, 17, allegedly killed his parents to fund a plot to assassinate Donald Trump.
- FBI Finds Extremist Ties: Casap’s phone contained plans, Nazi images, and drone attack details.
- Nine Felony Counts Filed: Charges include murder, conspiracy, and hiding corpses.
- Federal Charges Pending: Prosecutors plan to add assassination and terror-related charges.
Teen’s Plot to Kill Trump Shocks Authorities
Federal officials say a Wisconsin teenager murdered his parents as part of a disturbing plan to assassinate President Donald Trump and overthrow the U.S. government.
Seventeen-year-old Nikita Casap now faces multiple felony charges, including two counts of first-degree murder. According to newly unsealed court documents, Casap aimed to gain financial independence by killing his parents—so he could carry out his violent plot.
Investigators believe the killings happened on February 11 inside the family’s Waukesha County home. Casap’s mother and stepfather were found dead from gunshot wounds.
FBI Uncovers Nazi-Inspired Manifesto
Authorities say Casap’s phone revealed a disturbing cache of extremist content. Documents linked him to the “Order of Nine Angles,” a neo-Nazi group known for violent, white supremacist beliefs.
The FBI found a manifesto on Casap’s phone outlining plans to assassinate Trump. The three-page document called for political revolution and “saving the white race.” One section read, “Getting rid of the president and perhaps the vice president is guaranteed to bring chaos.”
The document also included images of Adolf Hitler and slogans like “HAIL HITLER HAIL THE WHITE RACE HAIL VICTORY.”
Drone Attack Plans and Russian Links
Casap allegedly researched and paid for drone equipment, explosives, and attack strategies. The FBI found images and notes describing how to use drones for targeted attacks.
Court records also show that Casap photographed both sides of his stepfather’s credit cards and obtained bank credentials to fund the operation.
Investigators learned from one of Casap’s classmates that he had expressed interest in killing his parents months earlier. The teen reportedly told the classmate he would befriend someone with a gun and steal it.
That same classmate later revealed Casap claimed to be in contact with someone in Russia and discussed plans to overthrow the U.S. government.
Stolen SUV Leads to Arrest
Casap was initially arrested in Kansas for stealing his stepfather’s SUV and illegally carrying a firearm. That arrest led to a broader investigation that ultimately exposed his alleged plot.
Inside the SUV, deputies discovered an open safe, women’s jewelry, electronics, over $14,000 in cash, and banking documents.
These findings led the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office to obtain a search warrant, which uncovered the contents of Casap’s phone and triggered federal involvement.
Legal Proceedings Moving Forward
Casap currently faces nine state felony charges, including murder, hiding a corpse, and theft. Federal prosecutors are pursuing three additional charges related to the attempted assassination of a president, conspiracy, and the use of weapons of mass destruction.
As of now, Casap has not entered any pleas. He is scheduled to appear in court for arraignment on May 7.
The Trump assassination case has shaken both local and federal law enforcement. While investigations continue, authorities remain focused on understanding the full scope of Casap’s intentions—and whether others were involved.
