The ‘Zizian’ group, linked to the tragic death of a Border Patrol agent, faces intensified scrutiny as authorities uncover a disturbing pattern of violence and extremism. Recent arrests and FBI searches reveal a web of dangerous ideologies threatening American values and law enforcement, exposing the urgent need for stricter border security and domestic anti-terror measures. Cult-Like Group’s Deadly Trail The Zizian group, led by transgender computer programmer Jack LaSota, has left a trail of violence across multiple states. Their activities have escalated from online extremism to real-world carnage, culminating in the death of Border Patrol Agent David Maland in Vermont. LaSota, who writes under the alias “Ziz”, started a blog in 2016 discussing technology, gender identity, and human cognition. The group’s radical beliefs include anarchism, extreme veganism, and controversial theories about artificial intelligence. Arrests and Investigations Intensify On February 16, 2025, LaSota, Michelle Zajko, and Daniel Blank were arrested in Maryland on charges including trespassing and illegal firearm possession. The judge cited LaSota as a flight risk and danger to public safety, identifying her as the leader of the extremist group. The FBI has conducted searches at a property in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, linked to key Zizian members. This location is believed to be a hub for the group’s activities and potentially holds crucial evidence in ongoing investigations. A Pattern of Violence Emerges The Zizians are connected to multiple deaths across the country. These include a California landlord, Zajko’s parents in Pennsylvania, and the fatal shootout in Vermont that claimed Agent Maland’s life. “appears to be the leader of an extremist group known as Zizians” – Prosecutors LaSota’s blog posts reveal disturbing content, including statements that group members “often desire to kill each other”. This rhetoric underscores the volatile and dangerous nature of the Zizian ideology. Sources: Leader of cultlike Zizians linked to 6 killings ordered held without bail in Maryland | AP News A timeline of activities of a cultlike group tied to the killing of a Border Patrol agent