Rita Zajko

Rita Zajko is identified as a victim in a recent murder case. She and her husband, Richard Zajko, were allegedly killed in Pennsylvania in 2022. Their daughter, Michelle Zajko, a member of the group known as Zizians, has been charged with their murders, along with burglary and conspiracy. Michelle Zajko was already in custody in Maryland since February 2025, facing unrelated charges including trespassing, gun, and drug offenses. The Zizians group is described as cultlike and has been linked to multiple deaths across the United States. The charges against Michelle Zajko bring renewed attention to the deaths of Rita and Richard Zajko and the activities of the Zizians group. The case is being prosecuted by the Delaware County District Attorney's office.