PASTOR CRUCIFIED — 14 More Targets Named….

A California man who confessed to crucifying a 76-year-old Arizona pastor in a horrifying ritual murder has openly declared his intent to kill 14 more Christian leaders, exposing a chilling plot to terrorize faith communities across America.

Ritualistic Murder Shocks Rural Arizona Community

Pastor Bill Schonemann, a beloved 76-year-old leader of New River Bible Chapel, was discovered dead in his home by congregation members on April 28, 2025. The veteran pastor was crucified to the wall with his arms outstretched and a handmade crown of thorns placed on his head. Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan, a 40-year law enforcement veteran, called it one of the most bizarre cases he had ever encountered. The gruesome staging mimicked biblical crucifixion imagery, revealing the perpetrator’s twisted interpretation of religious justice.

Suspect Confesses to Serial Killing Plot Targeting Pastors

Adam Christopher Sheafe, 51, confessed in June 2025 jailhouse interviews to murdering Pastor Schonemann as the first step in what he called “Operation First Commandment.” Sheafe admitted stalking the New River Bible Chapel during Wednesday Bible study, following Schonemann home, and returning on a Sunday to execute the killing. The California man revealed plans to crucify 14 religious leaders nationwide, accusing them of misleading followers by promoting Jesus as God. After murdering Schonemann, Sheafe traveled to Sedona intending to kill two priests at Chapel of the Holy Cross before his arrest following a break-in.

Criminal Demands Death Penalty While Threatening More Violence

Sheafe demonstrated complete lack of remorse in multiple media interviews, telling FOX 10 and 12 News that he would “execute every single priest and burn every church.” The suspect explicitly requested immediate placement on death row and execution, claiming he has no mental health issues and acted according to what he believes is God’s law. His criminal history includes domestic violence, identity theft, and bank fraud, though no prior religious extremism was documented. Prosecutors in Maricopa County have charged him with first-degree murder, while he remains held in Coconino County Jail on unrelated charges awaiting trial.

🚨 Adam Sheafe (see jewish neck tattoo) has confessed to crucifying Arizona pastor ✝️ Bill Schonemann.

“It’s a commandment to rid Israel of evil”

He believes anyone who says Jesus is the son of God deserves to die. But this was part of a much bigger plan. 🧵1/3

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— Truth Troll Official™️ (@truthtroll_X) June 25, 2025

Attack Highlights Growing Threat to Christian Communities

The brutal killing of Pastor Bill, known for helping the needy and building trucks for his rural community, has sent shockwaves through Christian congregations nationwide. International Christian Concern characterized the murder as persecution for “preaching the gospel,” highlighting escalating violence against faith leaders. The New River Bible Chapel congregation grieves a shepherd who embodied traditional American values of service and community care. This attack underscores the vulnerability of small, non-denominational churches in rural areas where pastors often lack security measures. Churches across Arizona have heightened vigilance following Sheafe’s confession about 14 intended targets whose identities remain undisclosed by authorities.

The case raises critical questions about protecting religious freedom and the safety of Christians practicing their faith openly. Sheafe’s defiant public statements demanding execution while threatening continued violence demonstrate the danger posed by individuals who weaponize distorted theology against traditional believers. For Americans who value constitutional protections of religious liberty, this horrific crime represents an assault on the First Amendment right to worship freely without fear of targeted violence. As the legal process unfolds, the families of potential targets and Christian communities nationwide await justice for Pastor Schonemann while remaining vigilant against those who would terrorize people of faith.