Alleged ‘Zizian’ cult linked to four slayings in three states

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🗓️ 4 March 2025

⏱️ 63 minutes

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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Police link an alleged cult called the “Zizians” to the slaying of four people, including landowner Curtis Lind, parents Richard and Rita Zajko, and Border Patrol Agent David Maland. The arrest of Jack Lasota, the suspected cult leader, unveiled what investigators claim is a bi-coastal crime spree tied to the group. Ashleigh Banfield joins host Ana Garcia. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:06.5	A word of warning. This podcast explores graphic and disturbing stories and includes some strong language.
1:12.4	It therefore may not be suitable for our young listeners or other folks who may find it disturbing.
1:19.4	Hello and welcome to True Crime News, the podcast, covering high profile and under the radar cases from across the country every week.
1:26.0	I'm your host, Anna Garcia, and our case this week, they wrap their cell phones with aluminum foil.
1:27.2	They wear all black. They are highly educated
1:28.7	computer science experts. They are vegan and many of them have transitioned into women,
1:35.1	partly because they believe estrogen makes for a clearer mind. Police say they are investigating
1:41.0	this alleged cult known as the Zizians in connection with four murders
1:46.1	in three states. Five members of this group, including the suspected leader, have been arrested
1:51.7	and are being held on a variety of charges from trespassing to murder. So who are the Zizians?
1:57.2	And how many of them are there? We're recording this on Friday, February 28th of 2025.
2:02.9	Our guest today is the one and only Ashley Banfield, an amazing journalist, the host of Banfield
2:08.2	News Nation. Ashley also has a new true crime podcast, Drop Dead Serious, which drops, I believe,
2:14.6	every Thursday. Ashley, welcome to the podcast. It's so exciting to have you.
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