Kidnapped American Pastor Finally Freed in Haiti, 17 Other Missionaries Still Hostage |re Pastor Jean Pierre Ferrer Michel, ..a ransom of $300,000 was paid in exchange for his release and another member of his congregation...an additional $250,000 was paid...Members from the 400 Mawozo gang are claiming responsibility for the abduction and want $17 million in ransom for the others safe release. ..".