Lasota, who identifies as a transgender woman and uses she/her pronouns, has been connected to multiple crime scenes and has published writings under the name Ziz. Her blog discusses theories about the brain and criticizes rationalist groups. Despite missing court appearances and having bench warrants issued, Lasota's attorney, Daniel McGarrigle, has declined to comment on her connection to the deaths or her recent arrest.
Key takeaways:
- The leader of a cultlike group known as the Zizians, Jack Lasota, was arrested in Maryland along with another member, Michelle Zajko.
- The Zizians have been linked to the killing of U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland and five other homicides across Vermont, Pennsylvania, and California.
- Jack Lasota, who identifies as a transgender woman and uses she/her pronouns, published a blog under the name Ziz, expressing anarchist beliefs and theories about the brain.
- Lasota missed court appearances in two states, leading to bench warrants for her arrest, and her attorney has declined to comment on her connection to the deaths.