BREAKING — A Detroit Lakes woman has been convicted in Angola for orchestrating the murder of her husband in a shocking international murder-for-hire plot. Jackie Shroyer, who had been living in the African nation with her husband, Beau Shroyer, and their five children as missionaries, was found guilty by an Angolan court for arranging his killing in October 2024. She now faces a lengthy prison sentence in Angola for her role in the crime.
Authorities say the couple, both originally from Minnesota, had been deeply involved in missionary work and community outreach in a rural region of Angola. However, what appeared to be a life dedicated to faith and service was, according to prosecutors, marred by growing marital and financial tensions. Investigators allege that Jackie Shroyer secretly conspired with several local men to kill her husband, promising them payment in exchange for carrying out the attack.
Beau Shroyer, a 39-year-old father of five, was found dead near the couple’s mission compound last October. His death was initially thought to be a robbery gone wrong, but suspicions arose when inconsistencies in Jackie’s statements surfaced. Angolan police launched an extensive investigation that uncovered evidence of communication between Jackie and the hired men in the weeks leading up to the killing.
After months of investigation and court proceedings, an Angolan judge found Jackie guilty of orchestrating the murder. Prosecutors presented financial records, witness testimony, and phone evidence linking her to the suspects who carried out the attack. Three men were also convicted in connection with the murder-for-hire plot and are serving prison terms in Angola.
During the trial, the courtroom heard emotional testimony about the Shroyers’ life abroad — from their missionary efforts and family dynamics to the devastating aftermath of Beau’s death. Friends and fellow missionaries described Beau as a kind, humble, and devoted man who loved his family deeply and worked tirelessly to help those in need. His death, they said, sent shockwaves through both the Angolan community and their home church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
Angolan authorities have not yet disclosed the exact length of Jackie Shroyer’s sentence, but reports indicate she could face decades in prison under Angolan law. Efforts by U.S. diplomats and her defense team to have her extradited to the United States for sentencing have not been successful.
The case has drawn widespread international attention, highlighting both the dangers faced by Americans living abroad and the complexities of cross-border justice. For those who knew Beau Shroyer, the conviction brings some measure of closure — though it also underscores the profound tragedy of a family torn apart by betrayal and violence.
As the Shroyer children remain in the care of relatives, loved ones continue to mourn the loss of Beau while grappling with the painful reality of their mother’s conviction. The legacy of the missionary couple’s work — once marked by compassion and faith — now stands shadowed by one of the most shocking murder-for-hire cases to emerge in recent years.
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