The person at the center of this case
17 Christian missionaries (including 5 children)
Violent Crime · Open
65 days waiting
LANMO SANJOU
Justice for 17 Christian missionaries (including 5 children) — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Where is Lanmo Sanjou currently hiding? What are his exact ties to the Dominican Republic?
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evidence
Lead #2What ransom payments were made and by whom? Are there financial records linking gang members to the kidnapping?
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person
Lead #3Who are the other members of 400 Mawozo involved in the conspiracy? Have they been identified and apprehended?
Lanmo Sanjou, leader of the Haitian gang 400 Mawozo, is accused of orchestrating the October 2021 kidnapping of 17 Christian missionaries in Haiti, including five children as young as 8 months old. The hostages were held at gunpoint for 61 days while the gang demanded ransom for each victim. Sanjou faces federal charges for conspiracy to commit hostage taking and hostage taking, and remains a fugitive with known ties to the Dominican Republic.
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#1038
United States District Court for the District of Columbia; FBI
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clue
Lead #4Given Sanjou's kidney medical issues, what healthcare facilities might he seek out if he requires treatment?
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Conspiracy to Commit Hostage Taking; Hostage Taking Caution: Lanmo Sanjou, as leader of the gang 400 Mawozo, allegedly participated in the October 2021, kidnapping of 17 Christian Missionaries in Haiti, including five children, one as young as 8 months old. The hostages were allegedly held at gunpoint and most remained captive for 61 days.
The gang demanded ransom payment for each of the victims. Lanmo Sanjou was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Hostage Taking and Hostage Taking by an indictment filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
Remarks: Sanjou has medical issues with his kidneys. He has ties to or may travel to the Dominican Republic.
Timeline of Events
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2021-10-01
Christian missionaries kidnapped
17 Christian missionaries, including 5 children (one 8 months old), kidnapped by 400 Mawozo gang in Haiti
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2021-12-01
Hostages released
Most hostages released after approximately 61 days of captivity; gang demanded ransom for each victim
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Case Information
Incident:October 1, 2021
Last Updated:May 19, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 1, 2021
Last Updated:May 19, 2026
Up to $1 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case