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Suspect identified in murder of pastor found in bed with hands pinned to wall

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A suspect connected to the death of beloved Pastor William Schonemann of New River Bible Chapel in Arizona, who was found dead in his bed in April with his hands pinned to a wall, has been identified, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has reported.

Authorities haven't yet named the suspect, but 12 News reported Friday that the individual was being held by another law enforcement agency on an unrelated charge. No further details were provided, and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office did not provide any new updates when questioned by The Christian Post on Monday.

Schonemann’s family, friends and members of his church remain stunned by his murder.

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Adam Christopher Sheafe (L), 50, has been named as the main suspect in the murder of Pastor William Schonemann (R) of New River Bible Chapel in Arizona.
Adam Christopher Sheafe (L), 50, has been named as the main suspect in the murder of Pastor William Schonemann (R) of New River Bible Chapel in Arizona. | Coconino County Sheriff's Office; Photo provided to Fox 10 Phoenix

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office in Arizona has named Adam Christopher Sheafe, a troubled ex-convict who was released early from prison, as the main suspect in the murder of beloved New River Bible Chapel Pastor William Schonemann, who was found dead in bed with his hands pinned to a wall inside his home on April 28.

Sheafe, 49, is currently in custody at the Coconino County Detention Center in Flagstaff. He faces multiple charges, including second-degree burglary, unlawful flight from a pursuing law enforcement vehicle, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, leaving the scene of an accident with an injury, criminal damage, theft or control of stolen property, first-degree trespassing, possession of a stolen vehicle and resisting arrest, Sedona Red Rock Newsreported.

The Maricopa County Sheriff's office made Sheafe's connection to 76-year-old Schonemann's murder before he was arrested on those charges in Sedona on April 30, but he was also being investigated for other crimes by authorities, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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Suspect admits he crucified New River pastor, planned to kill others who lead flocks astray​


Adam Christopher Sheafe, the main suspect in the murder of New River Bible Chapel Pastor William Schonemann in Arizona, claims he crucified the pastor and placed a crown of thorns on his head. He also planned to kill a total of 14 pastors or priests nationwide, who he claims are leading their flocks astray.

If authorities in Sedona hadn't thwarted his plans, Sheafe, 51, told Arizona Familythat he would have killed at least four pastors in the state. He further stated that he has no remorse for killing 76-year-old Schonemann and, if given the power to do so, would kill every pastor and burn down every church in America.

"Not only do I have zero remorse, if my father puts me in an authoritative position on this earth, I will execute every single priest and burn every single church to the ground," he told Arizona Family.

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Adam Christopher Sheafe, the main suspect in the murder of New River Bible Chapel Pastor William Schonemann in Arizona, claims he crucified the pastor and placed a crown of thorns on his head. He also planned to kill a total of 14 pastors or priests nationwide, who he claims are leading their flocks astray.

The man is completely off his rocker.
 
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Adam Christopher Sheafe, the main suspect in the murder of New River Bible Chapel Pastor William Schonemann in Arizona, claims he crucified the pastor and placed a crown of thorns on his head. He also planned to kill a total of 14 pastors or priests nationwide, who he claims are leading their flocks astray.

The man is completely off his rocker.
He’s absolutely crazy.
 
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