United States journalist Elaine Shephard , on right , is seen as she interviewed two American missionaries and their families , where they are under United Nations protection along with some 300 whites who sought refuge after marauding Congolese soldiers had spread violence following the death of ex - Premier of the Congo , Patrice Lumumba . On left Leonard and Hope Anderson with daughters Sally and Eline and left , Frederick and Lois Vinton and son Freddy . All expected to leave when the Congolese authorities give them their exit permits , Kindu , Kivu Province , Congo . 18 March 1961