Michelle Zajko

Michelle Zajko, a member of the group known as Zizians, has been charged with murder, burglary, and conspiracy in the deaths of her parents, Rita and Richard Zajko, in Pennsylvania in 2022. Zajko has been in jail in Maryland since February 2025, facing other charges including trespassing, gun, and drug offenses. The Zizians group has been described as cultlike and linked to several deaths across the U.S. The recent murder charges make Zajko a subject of current news as prosecutors pursue the case against her. Her association with the Zizians and the alleged murder of her parents highlight ongoing investigations and legal proceedings related to the group and its members.