Delaware County District Attorney

The Delaware County District Attorney's office is a key prosecutorial body in Pennsylvania. It is currently newsworthy due to its involvement in a significant murder case. Specifically, the office has charged Michelle Zajko with murder, burglary, and conspiracy in connection with the 2022 deaths of her parents, Rita and Richard Zajko. Zajko is reportedly a member of a group known as Zizians, which has been described as cultlike and linked to other deaths across the United States. She was already in custody in Maryland on unrelated charges since February 2025. The charges brought by the Delaware County District Attorney's office highlight the ongoing efforts to bring justice for the victims and hold those responsible accountable, underscoring the office's role in investigating and prosecuting serious crimes within its jurisdiction.