The Mysterious "Zizians": A Death Cult with a Bizarre Belief System

The "Zizians" have been referred to as a "death cult" and a "murder gang," with their bizarre beliefs allegedly influenced by ideas that emerged on a popular online tech forum. Little is known about the group beyond the growing body count allegedly connected to them.

Murders Linked to the Zizians

At least two murders have been tied to people allegedly connected to the group. Curtis Lind, an 82-year-old landlord, was stabbed to death in Vallejo, California, on January 17th. Shortly after, a Border Patrol agent, David Maland, was shot to death during a traffic stop in Vermont. The two suspects in these separate cases, Maximilian Snyder, 22, and Teresa Youngblut, 21, are believed to share a marriage license, although it is unclear whether they are actually married. Snyder was recently arrested for the Vallejo murder, while Youngblut has been taken into custody for the lethal incident in Vermont.

New Developments in the Investigation

New reports suggest that additional killings might also be tied to the group. Police are currently searching for 32-year-old Michelle J. Zajko, who is suspected of having purchased firearms that were later used in the shooting in Vermont. It has been reported that Zajko’s parents, Richard and Rita Zajko, were shot to death at their home in Pennsylvania in 2022. The Zajkos’ deaths remain unsolved, although it is considered a double homicide by police.

The "Flagbearer" of the Group

The figure known as "Ziz" (who has been described as the "flagbearer" of the group) is currently in custody in Pennsylvania. Ziz’s legal name is Jack LaSota. LaSota, who has "connections to some of the key players in the California case," has been charged by police with obstructing law enforcement and disorderly conduct.

A Mysterious Past

LaSota was previously thought to be dead. In the summer of 2022, the U.S. Coast Guard responded to reports that LaSota had fallen into the San Francisco Bay. Subsequently, an obituary for him was published, and his mother also seemed to confirm he had died. However, LaSota subsequently popped back up in Vallejo and was said to have been contacted by police at the site of yet another crime.

Allegations and Uncertainty

It is heavily caveated that all of these connections are only alleged, and there is a whole hell of a lot that we do not know about who these people are or what is going on. All we really know at this point is that at least six people are dead, and all of the deceased seem to share ties—if, so far, only tangential ones—to this group.

The Zizian Belief System

The tenets of the Zizian belief system are difficult to understand, although it has been described as a philosophy that applies scientific and technological concepts to human decision-making. They have also been characterized as supporting an extreme form of veganism, and are said to be an offshoot of the "rationalist" movement that was fostered on the LessWrong forum.

The Zizians: A Growing Concern

The Zizians are a mysterious group with a bizarre belief system, and their alleged involvement in multiple murders has raised concerns. While the investigation is ongoing, one thing is clear: the Zizians are a group that is shrouded in mystery, and their true intentions and motivations remain unknown.