Murder suspect accused of crucifying Arizona pastor claims he's ready to go to heaven
An Arizona man accused of murder reportedly claims he placed a crown of thorns on his victim's head after crucifying him — and that he's ready to go to heaven.
Adam Christopher Sheafe confessed that he killed pastor William Schonemann in April. On Monday, the 56-year-old suspect told news outlet Arizona's Family that he planned to kill 14 preachers nationwide for 'leading the flock astray,' including one unidentified religious leader in New York.
Sheafe, who confessed that he planned to murder four pastors in Arizona, claimed he drove late one night to Schonemann's home, where he planned to start his killing spree.
Cops reportedly found the 76-year-old pastor in his bed covered with blood on April 28, and identified Sheafe as a suspect earlier this month. He'd been arrested and jailed after the victim's death on unrelated charges in a different jurisdiction.
'I want the death penalty because I want to show that you can't kill God's son,' he told Arizona's Family. 'The whole story is B.S.'
According to Sheafe, God will forgive him of his sins if he asks, then he can get on with the afterlife.
'I want to be executed quickly so we can get this show on the road and show exactly what I'm trying to do.' he told the outlet. 'All you gotta do is worship Jesus and you go to Heaven.'
Sheafe hadn't yet been extradited to Maricopa County to stand trial when he spoke to reporters in Arizona.
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