Story 1: New Details Surface in Detroit Lakes Missionary Murder Case. Story 2: Angola’s legal system and what that may mean for Mrs. Shroyer
Authorities in Angola continue to reveal unsettling details surrounding the October 25th death of Detroit Lakes missionary Beau Shroyer, who was killed in what officials are describing as a brutal murder-for-hire scheme. According to Angolan media, Shroyer’s wife, Jackie, has been arrested and is accused of orchestrating the plot, allegedly offering $50,000 to see her husband killed. Reports indicate Jackie did not want to return to the U.S. with her husband after his mission work in Angola was set to conclude—a decision that may have led her to take deadly measures to stay.
This tragic and complex story has captured international attention, especially as new details emerge. Angolan investigators claim Jackie conspired with Bernadino Elias, her 24-year-old security guard, with whom she was reportedly having an affair. Allegedly, Jackie and Elias plotted together for days before arranging the scene: they staged car trouble, knowing that Beau would come to help. When he arrived, Jackie reportedly stepped aside as two hired men attacked Beau, ultimately killing him with a knife—a weapon that Beau himself had previously gifted to Elias.
Currently, two suspects are in custody, with authorities actively searching for a third accomplice, Gelson Ramos. A substantial reward has been offered to anyone with information leading to his capture. The Detroit Lakes community, along with Beau’s family, has been shaken by the shocking revelations. Pastor Troy Easton from Lakes Area Vineyard Church, which had sent the Shroyers on this mission, expressed his sorrow and disbelief, adding that the community is rallying to support the couple’s five children, who are now in the care of local organizations and extended family.
This international case has also drawn the involvement of U.S. authorities, who are working closely with Angolan officials as the investigation unfolds. For those following the story, tune in tomorrow for a closer look at the unique challenges Jackie may face in Angola’s legal system, where justice and culture differ significantly from what we know here in the U.S.
In tomorrow’s newscast, we will explore what Mrs. Schoyer may be facing in this country, with its rich history and cultural aspects that may affect her as the story continues.