Wife of Missionary Charged with Husband’s Murder in Angola

Jackie Shroyer has been charged with the murder of her husband, Beau Shroyer, by Angolan authorities following his death in October. Arrested in early November, she will remain in custody until her trial commences in the next six months. The couple’s children are being cared for by U.S. family members while receiving support from their missionary organization, SIM USA.

Jackie Shroyer has been formally charged with the murder of her husband, Beau Shroyer, by Angolan authorities, as reported by the family’s former church, Lakes Area Vineyard Church, in Minnesota. The couple, who was part of the church community, had relocated to Angola in 2021 to work with SIM USA, a missionary organization. The church’s lead pastor, Troy Easton, expressed his condolences, describing Beau’s death as a violent and criminal act. Jackie was arrested in early November in connection with the case.

The tragic case involves Jackie Shroyer facing murder charges for the death of her husband, Beau, while they were in Angola. Her situation is further complicated by the ongoing legal proceedings, which may take up to six months. Meanwhile, the couple’s children are being supported by family in the United States with aid from SIM USA. This case raises various concerns surrounding legal support for missionaries abroad and the implications for families involved in such crises.

Original Source: wng.org