Zizians linked to four murders in three states, January 2025

[imstilla.grandma]

The leader of a cult-like group that has been tied to six killings spanning three states, including Vermont, is facing new felony charges in state court in Maryland, according to an indictment.

Jack Amadeus LaSota, 34, who goes by Ziz and other aliases and uses feminine pronouns, is facing charges of alleged narcotics possession and armed drug trafficking, the indictment states

Zizian leader linked to shooting of Vermont border patrol agent indicted on drug charges in Maryland - The Boston Globe

A grand jury in Maryland handed up the criminal indictments on June 18 against Jack Amadeus LaSota, who goes by Ziz, and two other associates, Maryland court records show.

www.bostonglobe.com

 

[Sundog]

The leader of a cult-like group that has been tied to six killings spanning three states, including Vermont, is facing new felony charges in state court in Maryland, according to an indictment.

Jack Amadeus LaSota, 34, who goes by Ziz and other aliases and uses feminine pronouns, is facing charges of alleged narcotics possession and armed drug trafficking, the indictment states

Zizian leader linked to shooting of Vermont border patrol agent indicted on drug charges in Maryland - The Boston Globe

A grand jury in Maryland handed up the criminal indictments on June 18 against Jack Amadeus LaSota, who goes by Ziz, and two other associates, Maryland court records show.

www.bostonglobe.com

Glad that the authorities are hitting these cultists with everything they've got to keep them locked up as they are a serious danger to society.

 

[Muddy K]

Finally, the Zizans are going to be discussed in depth on MSM. WBUR, Boston's public radio outlet, will devote tomorrow's hour-long episode of On Point to the topic: Who are the Zizians?

Deborah Becker sits in for regular host Meghna Chakrabarti, and the research will be top notch, IMO. I can't wait, because I'm still thinking about these people.

 

[Cedars]

Finally, the Zizans are going to be discussed in depth on MSM. WBUR, Boston's public radio outlet, will devote tomorrow's hour-long episode of On Point to the topic: Who are the Zizians?

Deborah Becker sits in for regular host Meghna Chakrabarti, and the research will be top notch, IMO. I can't wait, because I'm still thinking about these people.

So, they were really just drug dealers?

I think they were up to something in their white panel vans equipped with computers, but can't figure out what - or why such widespread beliefs as veganism and concern about AI would lead to several unconnected murders.

I was thinking, FBI are perhaps keeping them all in jail, separate from LaSota, so one at least might detach from their cult-like loyalty and talk to LE.

 

[Sundog]

So, they were really just drug dealers?

<snipped for focus>

IIRC, they were all involved in murders in several states. The drug charges may be just to hold them for now.

 

[Sundog]

I think among the Zizians arrested, all of them are wanted for murder, whether it be for the two people murdered in California, the one person murdered in upstate New York, or for the two parents murdered in their home in Pennsylvania. These are very dangerous people.

 

[Lusitana]

It always amazes me how these people find each other. Yikes.

 

[sds71]

3 members of cultlike Zizians group face trial together in Maryland amid federal investigation

Three members of the cultlike Zizians group will be tried together in Maryland on charges of trespassing and gun and drug possession.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[Sundog]

3 members of cultlike Zizians group face trial together in Maryland amid federal investigation

Three members of the cultlike Zizians group will be tried together in Maryland on charges of trespassing and gun and drug possession.

www.cbsnews.com

I hope the prosecution can keep these dangerous cult members locked up as long as possible as they clearly are a danger to society. I assume that if they continue to talk over their attorneys that they will be removed from the proceedings, and not disrupt the justice process. They always have the option of firing their attorneys and representing themselves.

 

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[Parsnip]

Maryland judge grants 3 people linked to Zizian group a joint trial - VTDigger

The latest court discussion indicated the cases could be tried together as late as December.

vtdigger.org

…
She read from handwritten notes and said the delay in the Allegany County case was intended to prevent her from stopping a wrongful death penalty for Teresa Youngblut in connection with the killing of U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland earlier this year.

“The obvious (suspect) is the other border patrol agent,” Zajko said, and added she and her codefendants are being held in Allegany County “to prevent (the) truth from coming out.”
…
McKinley talked of massive files involved in the case.

“Discovery is huge,” he said and added that police body camera footage alone exceeds 40 hours.

Of a 16-page federal search warrant that pertains to the case, 11 pages were redacted, McKinley said.
…
McKinley discounted claims the three defendants are part of a dark and weird group as depicted in police and news reports.

“I firmly believe they are not a cult,” he said.

 

[Elley Mae]

Prosecutors seek death penalty against Zizians member charged with murdering border agent in Vt.

…

Glad to read she faces death penalty.

Prosecutors seek death penalty against Zizians member charged with murdering border agent in Vt.

The Justice Department says it will seek the death penalty against a member of the cultlike Zizians group accused of killing a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont.

www.wcax.com

 

[sds71]

Please state your name for the record, the court clerk said. "Justice
"What is your age? “Timeless.
”What year were you born? “I have been born many times.”
Alleged leader of violent "Zizian" group makes appearance in federal court.

Alleged leader of cultlike ‘Zizian’ group pleads not guilty to federal gun charge

Ziz LaSota gave meandering answers at her initial appearance and arraignment in U.S. District Court related to a Western Maryland gun arrest, which ended what had been a cross-country search.

www.thebanner.com

 

[Lalalacasbah]

Please state your name for the record, the court clerk said. "Justice
"What is your age? “Timeless.
”What year were you born? “I have been born many times.”
Alleged leader of violent "Zizian" group makes appearance in federal court.

Alleged leader of cultlike ‘Zizian’ group pleads not guilty to federal gun charge

Ziz LaSota gave meandering answers at her initial appearance and arraignment in U.S. District Court related to a Western Maryland gun arrest, which ended what had been a cross-country search.

www.thebanner.com

Insert *eyeroll* emoji here! So pretentious and annoying....................

 

[Serononin]

Please state your name for the record, the court clerk said. "Justice
"What is your age? “Timeless.
”What year were you born? “I have been born many times.”
Alleged leader of violent "Zizian" group makes appearance in federal court.

Alleged leader of cultlike ‘Zizian’ group pleads not guilty to federal gun charge

Ziz LaSota gave meandering answers at her initial appearance and arraignment in U.S. District Court related to a Western Maryland gun arrest, which ended what had been a cross-country search.

www.thebanner.com

If someone wrote this as satire, people would say it was too far-fetched

 

[Cedars]

If someone wrote this as satire, people would say it was too far-fetched

"Would you please identify yourself for the court? My name is Abbie. I am an orphan of America" (Abbie Hoffman).

He was joking though. The Zizians seem to have zero sense of humour about themselves and everything else.

JMO

 

[Whatever2727]

Maryland judge grants 3 people linked to Zizian group a joint trial - VTDigger

The latest court discussion indicated the cases could be tried together as late as December.

vtdigger.org

…
She read from handwritten notes and said the delay in the Allegany County case was intended to prevent her from stopping a wrongful death penalty for Teresa Youngblut in connection with the killing of U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland earlier this year.

“The obvious (suspect) is the other border patrol agent,” Zajko said, and added she and her codefendants are being held in Allegany County “to prevent (the) truth from coming out.”
…
McKinley talked of massive files involved in the case.

“Discovery is huge,” he said and added that police body camera footage alone exceeds 40 hours.

Of a 16-page federal search warrant that pertains to the case, 11 pages were redacted, McKinley said.
…
McKinley discounted claims the three defendants are part of a dark and weird group as depicted in police and news reports.

“I firmly believe they are not a cult,” he said.

Even if the body cam shows that it was the other boarder patrol agent that accidentally shot is own partner in the shootout ( based on what I’ve read and heard I believe that’s what actually happened) they still get charged with felony homicide bc it was their actions that’s caused the shootout if the first place.. Either way these people shouldn’t see the light of day ever again

 

[Charlot123]

I have an observation about possible consequences of veganism, i.e., iron deficiency anemia. It is known to affect the brain, pretty negatively, causing depression, anxiety, cognitive issues and occasionally, psychosis. It is a new area of research, but just to mention that perhaps, testing for iron deficiency anemia and treating such with iron supplements is a must in vegans/vegetarians?

Psychiatric Manifestations of Iron Deficiency Anemia-A Literature Review - PMC

Anemia due to iron deficiency is a highly prevalent medical condition in women and children. Iron deficiency presents with fatigue, low mood, anxiety, restlessness, palpitations, and headache. Poor nutritional intake can be the reason of iron ...

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

It is not going to help either these subjects or Kohberger (who, too, struggled from OCD, drug use and was a vegetarian), but could it mitigate at least some cases?

(I know it is just the miniscule tip of the iceberg, but whatever we can do...)