An American couple, speaking publicly while requesting anonymity, says they are “heartbroken” after learning that Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, has been arrested in connection with the murder of British missionary Elisabeth Jane Ross, 38. The couple claims they previously “adopted” or took in Ahmadzai, describing him as a traumatized teenager when he entered their home. According to their account, the couple’s relationship with Ahmadzai is part of the background to the case now under investigation. They do not provide details that explain the alleged killing, but their statements focus on their personal perspective and their shock at the arrest. Meanwhile, reporting indicates that investigators have accused Ahmadzai of murdering Ross and of concealing her body, including an allegation that her body was stuffed into a suitcase. The case is ongoing, and no additional specifics about motives or evidence are included in the provided summaries. The couple’s comments present context about their prior involvement with Ahmadzai, but the criminal allegations remain central to the investigation.