Missouri Rep. Ben Baker's Daughter and Son-in-Law Killed in Haiti Gang Attack

Victor Nwoko

May 24, 2024

Representative Baker said in a post to his social media that his daughter Natalie and son-in-law Davy, seen here, were attacked by gangs on Thursday evening

Missouri Representative Ben Baker announced that his daughter, Natalie, and son-in-law, Davy Lloyd, were killed in a gang attack while serving as missionaries in Haiti. The tragic news was shared on Baker's social media on Thursday evening.

"My heart is broken in a thousand pieces. I’ve never felt this kind of pain," Baker wrote. "Most of you know my daughter and son-in-law, Davy and Natalie Lloyd, are full-time missionaries in Haiti. They were attacked by gangs this evening and were both killed. They went to Heaven together."

Haiti has been in turmoil since February, with gangs seizing control of police stations and attacking the airport in the capital, Port-au-Prince.

Baker pleaded for prayers, saying, "Please pray for my family; we desperately need strength. And please pray for the Lloyd family as well. I have no other words for now."

In a post to their social media, the organization said that the two, seen here with Ben Baker, were ambushed by a gang of three trucks full of men after coming out of church

The couple had been working with Missions in Haiti, which provided further details on the attack. According to the organization, Natalie and Davy were ambushed by a gang in three trucks after leaving church. Davy was taken to a house, tied up, and beaten. The gang stole the group's trucks and all their belongings. Another gang arrived later, initiating a full-scale attack, during which the couple used Starlink internet to call for help. They were holed up inside a property as the gang shot out the windows and continued their assault.

The couple had been working for Missions in Haiti who shared an update on what had happened to the couple on social media

The charity attempted to negotiate with the gang and arrange a police armored car for evacuation, but these efforts were unsuccessful. Hours later, the charity confirmed that Natalie and Davy had been shot and killed, expressing devastation at their loss.

Former President Donald Trump commented on the tragedy on his Truth Social page, stating, "God bless Davy and Natalie. Such a tragedy. Haiti is totally out of control. Find the killers NOW!!!"

The couple are said to have been using starlink internet to call for help and were holed up inside a property

The situation in Haiti remains dire, with gangs controlling 80% of Port-au-Prince. Attacks on police stations, hospitals, and the main international airport have paralyzed the capital. Over 2,500 people were killed or injured in Haiti from January to March, a 50% increase from the same period last year, according to the United Nations. The Toussaint-Louverture airport recently reopened, but only local carrier Sunrise Airways is currently operating flights.

The U.S. has evacuated hundreds of its citizens from Port-au-Prince, with non-profit organizations also aiding in evacuations as gangs lay siege to parts of the capital.