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Investigation into Zizian Cult Reveals Violent Connection to Multiple Homicides Across States

The Zizian cult, linked to multiple deaths across three states, is under intense investigation following a deadly shootout during a traffic stop in Vermont.

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The Zizians, a cult-like group led by Jack LaSota, are connected to six deaths across Vermont, Pennsylvania, and California. The investigation intensified after a January 20 traffic stop in which a Border Patrol agent, David Maland, and cult member Felix Bauckholt were killed. LaSota, a 34-year-old transgender woman, has been linked to various violent incidents and is currently evading law enforcement. The group, comprised of young computer scientists, harbors radical beliefs that have fueled their criminal activities, prompting concern from officials. As authorities unravel the connections between these incidents, several members remain at large.

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