Wisconsin Teen Pleads Guilty to Parents’ Murder
A young man from Wisconsin, just 18 years old, has admitted to the murders of his parents in a deal with state prosecutors. The charges stem from his attempt to steal money to support a bizarre plot against former President Donald Trump.
Nikita Kazap appeared in Waukesha County Circuit Court where he pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree intentional homicide. His mother, Tatiana Kazap, and stepfather, Donald Meyer Jr., were killed last year.
During the proceedings, Judge Ralph Ramirez checked in with Kazap, asking if he grasped the meaning of his guilty plea and acknowledged the killings. Reports suggest he was visibly shaking but replied affirmatively to all questions asked by the judge.
Both charges carry the potential for life imprisonment, yet Judge Ramirez could allow for parole after 20 years when sentencing occurs on March 5.
Kazap’s attorney, Public Defender Joseph Lifferge, mentioned he spoke only to clarify the plea conditions with the judge but did not comment further to the media.
Waukesha County District Attorney Lesli Bose expressed intentions to argue against parole eligibility for Kazap. She considers him a “danger to the community” and is advocating for a life sentence to prevent any possibility of him executing his previous violent intentions.
According to investigators, Kazap murdered his parents on February 11, 2025, in their Waukesha home and subsequently remained with the bodies for about two weeks. Disturbing details from court documents describe how his mother was found in a hallway with covered, decaying remains, while his stepfather’s body was concealed in the office, showing evidence of a gunshot wound.
After the murders, Kazap allegedly drove his stepfather’s SUV, taking $14,000 in cash, his mother’s jewelry, his passport, the gun, and even the family dog. He evaded capture until police intercepted him during a traffic stop in Kansas on February 28, 2025.
Federal authorities claim Kazap’s motive was financial independence to pursue extremist plans targeting President Trump. Investigators discovered he was procuring drone components and explosives and had established contacts to coordinate these plans.
A manifesto found on his cellphone outlines a desire to assassinate the president and vice president, aiming to incite chaos and disrupt the government. It even contained troubling passages praising figures like Adolf Hitler and advocating for violence against certain groups.
“His murders seem aimed at acquiring the necessary means to execute his dangerous plans,” stated the warrant.
Documents indicate that Kazap was also planning a post-assassination escape to Ukraine, using Telegram for coordination. In one message to a contact, he inquired about living normally there, even if his actions were discovered.
Kazap’s words from the manifesto reflect his mindset: “Removing the president could lead to chaos. It shows that assassination and collapse are possibilities.”
