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American Couple In Their Early Twenties And One Other Missionary Killed By Gang In Haiti
AMERICAN COUPLE IN THEIR EARLY TWENTIES AND ONE OTHER MISSIONARY KILLED BY GANG IN HAITI
Three American missionaries working for the organization Missions In Haiti, including a young married couple, Davy (23) and Natalie (21) Lloyd, and mission director Jude Montis (45), were tragically killed in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The incident occurred on May 23, 2024, following an ambush as the Lloyds left a church. Davy Lloyd, known for his deep affection for Haiti since childhood, had been speaking with his father on the phone during the attack, describing the situation and pleading for help.
The assailants overwhelmed security guards and proceeded to loot the compound where the missionaries were based. Davy Lloyd was tied up, beaten, and subsequently dragged into a house, while his wife and Montis were also taken hostage. The attackers looted the compound and fled with their stolen goods. The situation took a tragic turn when more armed men arrived, leading to a violent confrontation.
Lloyd barricaded himself with his wife and Montis in a building, but the attackers managed to breach the defenses. All three missionaries were shot and DavyLloyd and Montis were set on fire. Lloyd’s burned body was later found at the scene.
The White House expressed condolences for the victims and urged the deployment of international police forces to Haiti to address the security situation. Despite the escalating violence in Haiti, Davy Lloyd’s parents, who founded Missions in Haiti in 2000 and live in Haiti, have chosen to remain committed to their mission and the children they’re caring for, declining opportunities to leave the country.
Missions in Haiti’s website says its goal is, “to see the Gospel of Christ make a difference in the lives of Haiti’s young people. Although the entire nation is steeped in poverty, the children suffer the worst. Thousands are malnourished, uneducated, and headed for hopeless lives apart from Christ.”
The organization runs House of Compassion, offering housing for 36 children, split evenly between boys and girls. They remain there until they complete their education and become independent. Additionally, they manage Good Hope Boys’ Home, accommodating 22 boys. The organization has also established a church, bakery, and a school with over 240 students.
The murder of Davy and Natalie Lloyd and Jude Montis underscores the dangers faced by missionaries and aid workers in Haiti amid escalating gang violence. Their unwavering dedication to their mission despite the huge risks highlights their profound commitment to serving people and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Perhaps, they too agreed with the late Jim Elliot, who gave his life for the gospel: “He is no fool who gives what the cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.”
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