Tragic Return: Bodies of Two US Missionaries Killed in Haiti Brought Back to the US
DEBARYLIFE – The State Department announced on Thursday that the bodies of the two American missionaries who were shot and killed in Haiti last week have been brought back to the United States.
The bodies of Davy and Natalie Lloyd were repatriated and are currently in the United States, according to deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel.
“I won’t delve into the discussions that go beyond that. In a statement, Patel added, “I would just echo what you heard the department say over the weekend: we are sending these two American citizens’ families our sincere condolences.”
According to Haitian authorities, gang members who rule the majority of the island shot and killed the Lloyds on May 23.
As stated by the charitable Missions On May 23, Davy, Natalie, and a few kids were attending a youth group meeting at the church in Haiti when “they were ambushed by a gang of three trucks full of guys.”
“Davy was brought home, beaten and bound. The gang then stole our trucks, filled them to capacity, and drove off, according to a social media post from Missions In Haiti.
Ben Baker, a state representative from Missouri and Natalie’s father, verified the attack on Facebook.
“My heart is shattered into a million pieces. I’ve never experienced this kind of agony,” wrote Baker. “They both entered paradise together. Please say a prayer for my family; we are in dire need of fortitude. And please remember the Lloyd family in your prayers. Right now, I’m at a loss for words.”
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As stated by the charitable Missions On May 23, Davy, Natalie, and a few kids were attending a youth group meeting at the church in Haiti when “they were ambushed by a gang of three trucks full of guys.”
“Davy was brought home, beaten and bound. The gang then stole our trucks, filled them to capacity, and drove off, according to a social media post from Missions In Haiti.
Ben Baker, a state representative from Missouri and Natalie’s father, verified the attack on Facebook.
“My heart is shattered into a million pieces. I’ve never experienced this kind of agony,” wrote Baker. “They both entered paradise together. Please say a prayer for my family; we are in dire need of fortitude. And please remember the Lloyd family in your prayers. Right now, I’m at a loss for words.”
Though the ports are still closed, Port-au-Prince’s main international airport reopened on Monday for the first time since March. 80% of the capital is under the hands of gangs, The Associated Press reports.
Nonprofit organizations based in the nation’s capital, as well as hundreds of citizens, were helicoptered out of the violence by the U.S. government.
In response to the tragedy, former President Trump said on Truth Social, “God bless Davy and Natalie.”
“What a catastrophe. Haiti has completely lost control. Locate the murderers ASAP!” Trump penned.