Wisconsin Teen Sentenced to Life for Killing Parents and Plotting Attack

According to a report published by , an 18-year-old Wisconsin man was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to murdering his mother and stepfather and using their money to help finance a violent plan targeting U.S. President .

The defendant, identified as , admitted responsibility for two counts of first-degree intentional homicide in the deaths of his mother, Tatiana Casap, and his stepfather, Donald Mayer. Authorities said the killings occurred in February 2025 at the family’s home in the village of Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Investigators determined that after committing the murders, Casap stole cash, jewelry, passports, and other valuables from the residence. Prosecutors said the money was intended to support a broader plot that included purchasing a drone and explosives with the goal of carrying out an attack against Trump.

According to court documents cited in the report, Casap had been researching violent extremist content online, including material related to serial killers and mass shootings. Investigators also found online communications and messages discussing plans to obtain equipment and conduct the attack.

Authorities stated that the teenager remained in the home for approximately two weeks with the victims’ bodies before fleeing in his stepfather’s vehicle. He was later apprehended during a traffic stop in Kansas after several days on the run.

During sentencing, the judge described the crimes as “horrific” and imposed two life sentences without extended supervision, the maximum penalty available under Wisconsin law for first-degree intentional homicide. Prosecutors argued that Casap posed a serious danger to the public, while defense attorneys requested the possibility of parole in the future due to his age.

The case has drawn national attention in the United States due to the extreme nature of the crimes and the alleged political violence plot connected to the murders.