US Woman Charged with Murdering Husband during Mission in Angola
Charges Confirmed by Church
A Minnesota woman, Jackie Shroyer, 44, from Detroit Lakes, has been charged with the murder of her husband, Beau Shroyer, 44, in the southern African nation of Angola last year while the couple and their five children were there on a Christian missionary trip, their church has confirmed.
Murder-for-Hire Plot
Beau Shroyer’s body was found in a vehicle in Thienjo, a town in southern Angola, in October. His wife, Jackie Shroyer, was arrested in connection with the death in November and is accused of forming a murder-for-hire plot.
Church Statement
The family’s church, the Lakes Area Vineyard Church, confirmed Monday that she has now been charged as a “co-author” in her husband’s murder. Lead pastor Troy M. Eason said in a statement on the church’s website, “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.”
Previous Statements
In a previous statement after her arrest, Easton said, “I’m so sorry and simply do not have words to express my disbelief and sorrow about this news.”
Trial Scheduled
Shroyer will remain in custody in Angola and is scheduled to face trial in the next six months, according to a statement from SIM USA, the organization that arranged the mission to Angola. Shroyer was represented by an Angolan attorney and two American attorneys. Both the FBI and State Department were aware of the case, SIM USA said.
Suspects
Bernadino Isaac Elisa, 24, who worked as a security guard for the couple, 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, was on the run, the Angolan Press Agency reported.
Couple’s Children
The couple’s children, who range in age from 9 to 17, are back in the U.S. and are being cared for by SIM USA and the Lakes Vineyard church.
Investigation
The Angolan Criminal Investigation Service told the Angolan Press Agency that Shroyer was suspected to be behind the crime and that a payment of $50,000 was promised to the accomplices for carrying out the murder. Manual Halaiwa, spokesperson for the investigation service, said there were “strong suspicions of a romantic relationship between the person who ordered the crime and her accomplice, the guard at the couple’s residence.” He also said police were investigating Jackie Shroyer not wanting to leave Angola at the end of her husband’s mission as a possible motive. A knife brought from the U.S. was found at the scene and was allegedly used in the murder, along with 2.5 million kwanzas (equivalent to about $5,000).
Conclusion
The case has left many shocked and saddened, and the charges against Jackie Shroyer have come as a surprise to many. The investigation is ongoing, and the family’s fate will be determined in the coming months.
FAQs
Q: What is the current status of Jackie Shroyer?
A: Jackie Shroyer is currently in custody in Angola and is scheduled to face trial in the next six months.
Q: What is the motive behind the murder?
A: The motive behind the murder is still being investigated, but police are looking into a possible romantic relationship between Jackie Shroyer and the security guard at the couple’s residence, as well as her alleged desire to remain in Angola.
Q: What is the current status of the couple’s children?
A: The couple’s children are back in the U.S. and are being cared for by SIM USA and the Lakes Vineyard church.
