Officers from the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department apprehended a teenager from Wisconsin after he was absent from school for two weeks early last year. They initiated a welfare check at his parents’ home. Upon arriving on February 28, 2025, they stumbled upon a shocking scene.
18-year-old Nikita Kazap had brutally murdered his mother, Tatyana Kazap, and stepfather, Donald Meyer, on February 11. He concealed their bodies under blankets and lived alongside their decomposing remains for several weeks before leaving the state.
Kazap’s actions hinted at a more sinister motive: financing a plot to assassinate President Donald Trump.
He was noted to have had prior FBI contact in November 2023 concerning unspecified online activities. Last Thursday, he pled guilty to two counts of first-degree intentional homicide, with each charge potentially leading to a life sentence.
When Waukesha County Circuit Judge Ralph Ramirez inquired whether Kazap understood the seriousness of his plea and if he had indeed killed his mother and stepfather, he simply responded, “Yes, sir,” as reported by the New York Post.
As part of the plea deal, prosecutors dropped several other charges against him, including concealing a corpse and theft above $10,000.
Shortly after the discovery of the victims’ bodies, police arrested Kazap in Waukeeney, Kansas, after he fled in his stepfather’s SUV. Inside the vehicle, officers found a .357 Magnum revolver, numerous ammunition boxes, the victims’ cell phone and wallet, jewelry, various electronic devices, and a significant amount of cash in both American and European currencies.
Investigators also gathered evidence suggesting Kazap was involved in extremist violence, looking to disrupt society through chaos and destruction.
In a March 10 interview, a classmate of Kazap recalled that he had messaged Russian contacts on Telegram regarding his intentions to assassinate Trump.
FBI agents intercepted messages where Kazap discussed modifying a drone for long-range attacks that could deploy explosives and other dangerous substances without being detected. He also contemplated how long he might need to hide before relocating to Ukraine.
Additionally, authorities discovered a three-page document titled “Accelerating Collapse,” in which Kazap explained his reasons for wanting to kill Trump, linking it to saving the “white race” from perceived threats and inciting a political upheaval.
Kazap controversially asserted that targeting the president and possibly the vice president would lead to chaos and public acceptance of assassination as a feasible solution.
The FBI has also found evidence suggesting that Kazap adhered to the beliefs of a satanic cult known for its anti-Semitism and admiration for notorious figures from history.
Waukesha County District Attorney Leslie Bose mentioned in a press conference that he would urge the judge to deny Kazap any chance of parole, emphasizing that he poses a “danger to the community.”
Kazap is set to be sentenced on March 5. While federal charges have yet to be formalized, an FBI affidavit suggests that he may have committed several serious federal offenses, including conspiracy to assassinate the president.
