The Zizians - The Story of America's Most Disturbing Death Cult

The Zizians are a strange group. An offshoot of the rationalist subculture, they took a leap and then some, leaping into a series of horrifying crimes across the USA. This is everything we know about the Zizians, and Jack "Ziz" LaSota, to date.

[ThatChapter]

I Think this might be one of the most insane stories I've covered. Need the tinfoil hat, stat. What do you think about the Zizians?

[nancyvang]

So sad for Curtis Lind. Survived being stabbed and losing one eye only to be murdered 3 years later by the same people. RIP he seemed like a sweet grandpa.

[jameshopkins]

Imagine living 80 years, surviving wars, sickness, operations, pandemic’s and so much more just to be attacked by people you were originally kind too. Some people we don’t deserve on this world.

[meganeresman]

What ultimately happened to Curtis breaks my heart. He survived that horrendous attack at 80 years old, only to be murdered by them a couple years later. So sad. 😢

[Katfall]

If someone fakes their death… DONT GIVE THEM A BAIL

[jcollins]

When this was in the news I was trying to figure it out, and getting really confused. Then I was like, “I’ll just wait for Mike to explain it.” I’m glad you did! Thank you!!!

[freden]

Manson family vibes, modern tech style. So bizarre. I can’t imagine the pain of the victims and their families.

[EnderDragon]

My Uncle was the one that caught them. (You can see on the right document at 39:53) That was a crazy night. He got a call about trespassing and went to investigate. Luckily he called for backup before confronting them. Im just happy he didnt get killed that night could've easily ended up another casualty.

[Brandibb]

The idea that one person's personality can't be dynamic and therefore you must have "multiple personalities", is really undermining the complexity of humans.

[iambluity]

The media here in Minnesota never mentions their cult name. They just say “a group of young, intelligent computer scientists, ” which grates on me every time. There are WAY better adjectives for these people.

[KnyghtErrant]

You have to appreciate a cult that fancies itself rationalist at its core yet holds almost exclusively irrational ideas.

[SashaTuke]

"The amount of crazy... would jam a wood chipper." Absolutely PERFECT description.😂😂

[lindalumae]

“What the hell were they doing to each other? I don’t want to know.” This is the typical reaction of a brain when faced with information that at first seems like it might be interesting to know but then, seconds later, the brain realizes the potential eternal burning pain of that knowledge.

[bombchelle]

Why would the courts allow bail for someone that had previously faked their own death?! They didn't foresee Ziz running? I feel like that should've been fairly evident.

[ThatMontanaMom]

That these cowards targeted a lot of elderly people shows how weak they are. I hope their karma come calling in prison.

[anisaayuningtyas]

Those mugshots, man, they all have that distinctive expression most cult members do.

[donaldmccabe]

The only videos on YouTube I make a point of watching to the end. We love you too, Mike. Keep on keepin’ on!

[julieryan]

My goodness this one was insane. May this contribution provide your caffeinated beverage of choice as you continue to follow this case for us. Thank you for pulling it all together for us.

[pinkmoonlydz]

These adult-shaped children thought they were playing The Matrix but really it was the Manson murders. I feel terrible for Curtis and his family.

[charisma]

I’m still consistently shocked and astounded every week by the sheer volume of straight up nutcases that surround us - Cheers Mike, ‘cause we Love ya