We linked this story previously but the tragic news deserves its own post given that tragic violence around the world continues to impact the Heartland.
Here are the basics and more reporting . . .
Missouri state Rep. Ben Baker’s daughter and son-in-law were among three people shot and killed in a gang attack while serving as missionaries in Haiti, the politician said Friday.
“My heart is broken in a thousand pieces. I’ve never felt this kind of pain,” the Republican lawmaker wrote on Facebook.
Baker’s 21-year-old daughter, Natalie, and her husband, Davy Lloyd, 23, died alongside their mission group’s director when they were “attacked by gangs” on Thursday evening, Baker said.
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Missouri Rep. Ben Baker's daughter, son-in-law killed in Haiti after attack by 'gangs' while serving as missionaries
American missionary couple killed in Haiti, agency says
Two American missionaries in Haiti were killed Thursday, a Christian nonprofit said. Missouri state Rep. Ben Baker said his daughter, Natalie, was one of the missionaries.
US missionaries killed in Haiti gang violence
Tens of thousands of people have been forced to flee from months of widespread gang violence in Haiti.
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