a missionary’s wife who was killed in a “violent, criminal attack” in Africa He was arrested in connection with his death last week, his church announced.
Beau Shawyer, 44, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, was murdered on October 25 while he was on a missionary trip to Angola, Africa with his wife and their five children.
Shoyer’s parish, Lakes Area Vineyard Church, announced in a statement Friday that his wife, Jackie Shoyer, had been arrested, but provided no other details.
“Today, our grief and sorrow deepen as we learn that his wife, Jackie Shroyer, has been arrested in connection with his death,” A statement from the lead pastor, Troy M. Easton, was read.
The pastor continued to say that he “had no words” to express his “disbelief and sorrow” following the news of her arrest.
The family moved to the country three years ago to become missionaries for the organization SIM.
The couple’s five children are being “well cared for” at this time, the pastor said.
Sim released a statement after Shoyer’s death saying they were “working closely” with Lakes Area Vineyard Church to “care for Shoyer’s five children.”
Mark Bausher, Chief Personnel Officer and General Counsel of SIM USA Detroit Lakes Tribune The organization “has taken steps to ensure that Jackie receives appropriate legal representation.”
The Shawyer family spoke earlier Detroit Lakes Tribune About his going to Angola.
He told the outlet that they were going to a “remote bush village” where there is no electricity.
Jackie said the family will teach area residents about Christianity and God’s love.
Before becoming a missionary, Beau was a member of the Detroit Lakes Police Department and a real estate agent.
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