Authorities in Angola have formally charged the wife of 44-year-old SIM USA missionary Beau Shroyer, who was fatally stabbed Oct. 25, 2024, in Lubango, near where the couple and their five children lived.
Jackie Shroyer, also 44 and serving as a missionary, has been accused of being the “co-author” behind an alleged murder-for-hire plan targeting her husband. She was arrested after Beau had been stabbed to death during what was reportedly staged to look like a robbery while the couple stopped alongside a road to help stranded motorists. At least three other men are believed to have been involved in the crime.
‘It saddens me immensely’
Troy Easton, the pastor of Lakes Area Vineyard Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, recently shared an update with the church, where the couple had been members.
“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 noted in the statement. “As a result of formal charges, it is our understanding that she will remain in custody and tried before a judge.”
The court date has not yet been set, Easton said, but will likely occur within the next six months.
“Beau and Jackie’s children will continue to be cared for by close family with support from both SIM and Lakes Area Vineyard Church,” the statement said. “In light of the ongoing judicial process, we will not be able to comment any further at this time. I’m so very sorry. Please continue to cling to the Lord and His unchanging character, nature and love and continue to pray for truth to be clear, for justice to be served and for God’s kingdom to come and will to be done.”
The Shroyers moved to Angola with their five children in 2021 to serve in youth outreach with SIM USA.
Statement from SIM USA
SIM USA also released the following statement Feb, 20:
“Following the formal charging of Jackie Shroyer in connection with recent events in Lubango, Angola, SIM is working closely with her legal team to determine the most appropriate next steps.
She continues to be held in custody, supported by SIM colleagues and others.
Her children, now residing in the USA, are being cared for by close family with support from SIM counselors. We are also providing ongoing care for our teams in Angola and the United States, ensuring they have access to the resources they need during this difficult time.
We are deeply thankful for the prayers and support from around the world. We ask for continued prayer for all those impacted by this tragedy. Out of respect for the judicial process, we will not comment further at this time.”
