Leader of Alleged 'Zizian' Cult Arrested in Maryland Following Multi-State Homicide Links

Jack LaSota, accused of leading a cult-like group tied to six deaths, is in custody alongside two associates as authorities investigate connections to killings across the U.S.

Jack LaSota, known as 'Ziz,' was arrested with two alleged followers, Michelle Zajko and Daniel Blank, after being found trespassing on private property in Maryland.
Authorities link the Zizians, a group reportedly led by LaSota, to six deaths, including a U.S. Border Patrol agent killed in Vermont last month and Zajko's parents in Pennsylvania in 2022.
The group, described as largely transgender and vegan, is said to have origins in the Rationalist movement before adopting radical beliefs involving brain hemispheres and esoteric practices.
LaSota previously faked her death in 2022 and has faced multiple charges over the years, including obstruction and disorderly conduct in connection with earlier investigations.
Prosecutors are pursuing cases across several states, with LaSota and associates held without bail as investigations expand into the group's alleged criminal activities.