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    ‘Zizians’: The vegan techy cult tied to murders across US

    Composed of disaffected Silicon Valley separatists, the group of mostly trans women has been linked to murders in California, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.

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    KCRW placeholderBy Brian Hardzinski • Feb 27, 2025 • 1 min read

    Composed of disaffected Silicon Valley separatists, the group of mostly trans women has been linked to murders in California, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.

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