Overview

• Nikita Casap, 17, has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the deaths of his mother, Tatiana Casap, and stepfather, Donald Mayer, in February 2025.
• Prosecutors allege Casap lived with the decomposing bodies for nearly two weeks before fleeing the scene with cash, a firearm, and the family dog.
• Newly uncovered video evidence shows Casap interacting with his stepfather's corpse and making comments about its decomposition.
• Messages on Casap's phone suggest plans to flee to Ukraine with assistance from a Russian contact, raising concerns about his potential flight risk.
• Casap remains in custody with bail set at $1 million, and his preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 9, 2025.