Detroit Lakes woman arrested in connection with her husband's death in Africa

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (Valley News Live) – A newly released statement from Lakes Area Vineyard Church in Detroit Lakes says Jackie Shroyer has been arrested in connection with the death of her husband, Beau Shroyer.

On Friday, October 25, 44-year-old Beau Shroyer of Detroit Lakes was killed while on a mission trip to Angola, Africa. This Sunday, Pastor Troy Easton said during the morning service that Beau was “killed in an act of violence.”

“I love you very much and am heartbroken and shocked that I have to send you such an update today.” Pastor Easton was released into the church on Friday. “Wherever you are and whatever you do, I ask you to sit down, take a deep breath and remember that God is our ever-present help in difficult times,” Pastor Easton adds.

Pastor Easton said in the statement, “Today our grief and sadness deepened immeasurably as we learned that his wife, Jackie Shroyer, was arrested in connection with his death.”

Beau and Jackie have five children and Pastor Easton says they are doing well.

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