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Michelle Zajko, a member of the cultlike Zizians group, is charged in the killings of her parents
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk Holly Ramer, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The individual, Michelle Zajko, is accused of killing her parents in Pennsylvania in 2022.
A member of a cultlike group known as Zizians has been charged with murder. The individual, Michelle Zajko, is accused of killing her parents in Pennsylvania in 2022. Zajko has been in jail in Maryland since February 2025 on unrelated charges.
She has now been formally charged with murder, as well as burglary and other crimes, according to a prosecutor. Further details on the case are available from the source, including the specifics of the charges against Zajko and the circumstances surrounding the alleged killings.
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Category: local Published: June 24, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News Reading time: 1 min
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