A pastor’s wife committed the ultimate sin. The death of a Minnesota pastor exposes a web of murder conspiracy and scandal. On the 25th of October, a Minnesota missionary was killed in Angola. His wife has been arrested on charges of conspiracy in his death. She allegedly had an affair with the security guard and promised $50,000 for her husband’s death.
The Death That Shook a Community
Beau Shroyer, a former pastor and police officer, moved to Angola in 2021 with his wife Jackie and five children for missionary work. The peace of their mission was shattered on October 25 when Beau was killed, allegedly lured to a remote location under the guise of assisting with car problems. The murder weapon, an American-made knife, was reportedly a gift from Beau to Bernadino Elias, the security guard accused of having an affair with Jackie.
Jackie Shroyer, who was arrested in connection with her husband’s death, is accused of being the plot’s “mastermind,” offering a $50,000 payment to Elias and two others. Authorities revealed that the couple’s security guard was more than just hired help; Elias, Jackie, and others devised a plot to murder Beau. The scheme also included luring Beau to a remote location, emphasizing the planned nature of the crime.
Pastor's wife had him murdered because she was having an affair with the couple's security guard in Angola, according to police.
Jackie Shroyer, 44, is accused of being the mastermind of her husband Beau Shroyer's murder in the African nation, where the missionary couple had…
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Investigation and Arrest
Two suspects, Elias and Isalino Kayoo, have been apprehended, while the third, Gelson Ramos, remains at large. According to reports, the suspects are linked to criminal activity such as armed robbery and kidnapping. Investigators are looking into the twisted dynamics of betrayal and greed, which are fueled by an alleged affair between Jackie and Elias. At the heart of this plot is the perennial question of motivations and ethical boundaries in relationships.
“strong suspicions here of a possibly romantic relationship in relation to the person who ordered the case and her accomplice.” – Manuel Halaiwa
Jackie’s alleged attempt to portray distress at the crime scene adds to the drama that is unfolding. Reports of $5,000 found at the crime scene raise concerns about financial transactions associated with the murder-for-hire scheme. The community is grappling with these revelations as religious and personal relationships unravel in the aftermath of the tragedy.
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— Cathy Russon (@cathyrusson) November 13, 2024
Impact on Community and Family
SIM USA and SIM Angola are caring for the Shroyer children, who are no longer with their parents. The missionary community and Beau’s former colleagues are devastated by his death, expressing shock and grief. The State Department confirmed Beau’s death and expressed its condolences to those he left behind.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.” – State Department spokesperson
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to bring Beau’s body back to the United States, highlighting the bereaved family’s personal and financial challenges. Reports of how the pastoral and religious communities banded together to help the Shroyer children highlight the tragedy’s broader implications.
The Shroyer family was deeply religious and took their missionary work seriously. Unfortunately, the wife became interested in the security guard and they planned her husband’s death over time.
Sources:
- Missionary’s Wife ‘Masterminded’ His Murder Because She Was Having Affair with Security Guard: Police
- Angolan authorities claim illicit romance at center of missionary wife’s murder for
