Missionary’s Wife Charged with Murder in Angola
The wife of a Minnesota man who was serving as a missionary in Angola has been charged with murder, according to their church.
Background
Jackie Shroyer, the wife of 44-year-old missionary and former pastor Beau Shroyer, has been charged as a "co-author" in her husband’s death. The family’s church, the Lakes Area Vineyard Church, confirmed the news to NBC News.
Arrest and Charges
Jackie was first arrested in November and is accused of forming a murder-for-hire plot. The church, located in Minnesota, called the missionary’s Oct. 25 death a "violent, criminal attack."
Investigation
Police found the missionary’s body in Thienjo among his belongings, with his "distraught" wife also at the scene. A man who worked as a security guard for the couple, 24-year-old Bernadino Isaac Elisa, was also named as a suspect and arrested in November, along with Isalino Musselenga Kayoo, 23, also known as "Vin Diesel," whom police said was the "mastermind" behind the killing. A fourth suspect, Gelson Guerreiro Ramos, 22, is on the run.
Church Response
Lead pastor Troy M. Easton released a statement saying, "It saddens me immensely to have to share with you that we were notified that Jackie has been formally charged as a co-author in the murder of her husband." He also mentioned that a court date has not yet been set but is expected to take place within the next six months.
Background on the Shroyer Family
The Shroyer family moved to Angola in 2021 after becoming missionaries with the North Carolina-based evangelist organization, SIM USA. The couple’s five children, who range in age from 9 to 17, are being "well cared for" and are back on U.S. soil, according to Easton’s statement.
Conclusion
The case is a shocking and tragic turn of events for the Shroyer family and their church community. The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear what motivated Jackie to allegedly plan and orchestrate her husband’s murder.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the current status of the investigation?
- The investigation is ongoing, with a court date expected to take place within the next six months.
- What is the motive behind the murder?
- The motive is currently unknown and is part of the ongoing investigation.
- What is the current status of the Shroyer family?
- The couple’s five children are being "well cared for" and are back on U.S. soil, according to Easton’s statement.
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