Woman linked to cult-like group charged in 2022 murder of her parents in Delco
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A woman who has been linked with a cult-like group known as the Zizians has been charged in the 2022 murder of her parents in Chester Heights, Delaware County, according to Delaware County District Attorney Tanner Rouse.
In a news conference, Rouse announced that Michelle Zajko has been charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of her parents, 71-year-old Richard Zajko and his wife, 68-year-old Rita Zajko, inside their home on Highland Drive on Dec. 31, 2022.
“We can say beyond any doubt, that Michelle was at least responsible for the death of her parents. She did not act alone. At this time, we do not know who her co-conspirators were,” Rouse said.
Michelle Zajko has been jailed in Maryland on other charges since February 2025.
Rouse said Michelle Zajko had become estranged from her parents since early 2022. Investigation also revealed that during the course of that year, Michelle Zajko and another person purchased firearms.
During that time, Michelle Zajko also became affiliated with a man named Jack Lasota, who is the apparent leader of the cultlike group known as the Zizians.
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