Father Michael Mawelera Samson, a native of Malawi and member of the White Fathers missionaries, was killed in June 10. Announcing the murder, Archbishop Gervais Nyaisonga of Mbeya said “we do not know by whom and under what circumstances.”

Father Samson was killed by a shot in the head, authorities believe. After his death his corpse was dismembered, and the body parts discovered the next day.