Missionaries Hiking Across America Assaulted and Arrested in Montana

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A 5,000-mile cross-country missions trip came to an end in rural Montana.

Jesse Michael Boyd, 46, of Full Proof Gospel Ministries, was driving along with his two children and two other missionaries, Eric Trent, 27, and Carter Phillips, 20, when they were approached by a motorist.


The driver of a truck, later identified as Bradley Terrell, hurled curse words at the missionaries and complained about blocking road access.

Things went downhill after Boyd apologized and the group began to leave.

"'I'm sorry, we're leaving right now.' At that point he just lit into a rage, cursing—my son was standing right there," Boyd told WSOC-TV. "I told them there wasn't any need to act like that."


Following this exchange, Terrell exited his vehicle and charged toward Boyd, who drew his personal firearm in self-defense of the group.

"Told him, 'we don't want any trouble, I'm in fear for my life, can you get back in your car,'" Boyd explained.

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