Jackie Shroyer Charged with Murder of Missionary Husband in Angola

Jackie Shroyer has been formally charged with the murder of her husband, Beau, in Angola, following suspicions of a romantic connection with one of the alleged assailants. Pastor Troy Easton updated the congregation, expressing profound sorrow. The Shroyers had moved to Angola for missionary work three years prior, where the community mourns Beau’s violent death.

Jackie Shroyer, arrested in October in Angola for the alleged murder of her missionary husband, Beau Shroyer, has been formally charged as a co-perpetrator in his death. Beau served as a pastor at Lakes Area Vineyard Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, and the church’s Lead Pastor, Troy Easton, provided an update to the congregation on February 24 regarding the ongoing investigation.

Pastor Easton expressed his deep sorrow over Jackie’s charges, stating, “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 further noted that Jackie is expected to remain in custody until her trial.

Three years prior, the Shroyers relocated to Angola with their five children, partnering with SIM USA to serve in a remote village. Their missionary work focused on vocational training, teaching English, and establishing a youth ministry center while sharing their Christian testimonies online.

Following the announcement of Beau’s death as a result of a violent attack, Pastor Easton remarked, “I am heartbroken and in shock. Our grief and sadness have deepened immeasurably as we’ve learned that [Jackie] has been arrested in connection with [Beau’s] death.”

Investigations into the case uncovered two men, aged 23 and 24, who had been employed as a security guard and housekeeper for the Shroyers and had been arrested as suspects. A lead investigator indicated strong suspicions regarding Jackie’s involvement, suggesting she might have had a romantic relationship with one of the suspects and may have hired them to murder her husband for a sum of $50,000. Allegedly, Beau was fatally stabbed with a knife he had gifted to one of the suspects.

The case surrounding Jackie Shroyer’s formal murder charges in the death of her husband Beau has shocked both their community and the broader public. Accusations of a romantic relationship with one of the suspected assailants add complexity to the distressing circumstances. As the investigation continues, further details will likely emerge regarding this tragic incident.

Original Source: churchleaders.com