The man accused of horrifically crucifying a pastor earlier this year could face the death penalty.
According to the Christian Post, prosecutors from Arizona’s Maricopa County Attorney’s Office are seeking the death penalty for Adam Christopher Sheafe following his confession to heinously crucifying Pastor William Schonemann earlier this year. Schonemann was a pastor at New River Bible Chapel.
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Even though Sheafe said that he committed the crimes against Schonemann, he still pleaded not guilty. If this case proceeds to trial, some of his interviews in which he confessed to the crime will likely be played.
Earlier this year, Charisma Media reported Sheafe’s bone-chilling confession, in which he said he had “zero remorse” for his actions.
“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,” Sheafe said.
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He also admitted that he originally planned to kill 14 different priests and pastors across the nation who he felt were “leading their flocks astray.” He was also intentional about wanting to murder the ministry leaders while they were alone.
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“Had I had a vehicle, those two were done. They didn’t have a chance,” he said of two who got away following a police chase.
This case is a stark reminder of how spiritual battles are coming to life in the physical world during our day and age. Continue to pray for Schonemann’s family at this time.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.
