US Woman Charged with Murdering Husband during Mission in Angola
Minnesota Woman Accused of Forming Murder-for-Hire Plot
A Minnesota woman has been charged with the murder of her husband 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.
Beau Shroyer’s Death
Beau Shroyer, 44, from Detroit Lakes, was found dead 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 Confirmation
The family’s church, the Lakes Area Vineyard Church, confirmed Monday that Jackie Shroyer has now been charged as a “co-author” in her husband’s murder.
“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,” lead pastor Troy M. Eason said in a statement on the church’s website.
SIM USA Statement
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.
SIM USA said in November that 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 Arrested
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.
Motive and Investigation
In November, 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 investigation service, told the agency that 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 told the agency that 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, Halaiwa said, along with 2.5 million kwanzas (equivalent to about $5,000).
Conclusion
The case has shocked the community and left many questions unanswered. As the trial approaches, the family’s church and supporters are seeking justice and closure.
Frequently Asked Questions
* What is the current status of Jackie Shroyer? She is being held in custody in Angola and is scheduled to face trial in the next six months.
* What is the motive behind the murder? The motive is still unclear, but investigators are looking into several possibilities, including a romantic relationship between Jackie Shroyer and one of the suspects and her desire to stay in Angola.
* What is the current status of the couple’s children? They are back in the U.S. and are being cared for by SIM USA and the Lakes Vineyard church.
* How is the community reacting to the news? The news has shocked the community and left many questions unanswered. Supporters of the family are seeking justice and closure.
