The apparent leader of a bizarre vegan transgender cult, the Zizians, has been linked to six killings across the country, including the murder of a Border Patrol agent and the death of a Vallejo landlord.

Officials have offered few details of the cross-country investigation, but a review of court records and online postings tell the story of how a group of young, highly intelligent computer

Members of the "Zizian" cult, along with its apparent leader, were arrested Sunday in Maryland after refusing to leave a private property. One member was carrying a loaded gun.