US EditionArizona pastor found dead with hands pinned to wall in homicide at home
- Authorities found Pastor William "Bill" Schonemann, age 76, dead in his New River, Arizona home on April 28, 2025, and ruled the death a homicide.
- The pastor's violent death followed a 911 call at 7:31 PM and appeared to involve unique circumstances, though officials consider it an isolated incident without community threat.
- Schonemann, a U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran who led New River Bible Chapel for about 25 years, had significant injuries and was found with his arms spread and pinned to a wall.
- Randall, his son, recalled his father as a friendly and influential figure who touched the lives of many throughout his community, while neighbors reacted with shock and concern to the pastor’s unexpected death.
- Maricopa County Sheriff's detectives continue investigating the case and urge anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing efforts to bring justice to Schonemann's loved ones.
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Mysteries Surrounding Dead 'Pastor Bill' Found Crucified Against His Bedroom Wall
The residents of a town in Arizona, USA, are shocked by the gruesome death of their local pastor. William Schonemann, known locally as Pastor Bill, was found crucified by his hands on the wall of his bedroom and dead in his bed by the police.
Pastor mysteriously found dead in position resembling a crucifixion
Pastor Bill Schonemann was found dead in his bedroom in a small town in Arizona (Picture: FOX 10 Phoenix) A much-beloved small town pastor was discovered dead on a bed with his arms spread out and hands pinned to the wall in a position resembling a crucifixion. Bill Schonemann, 76, was mysteriously found in his home in the small town of New River, Arizona, a few miles away from the chapel where he delivered sermons, according to the Maricopa Cou…
Beloved pastor found murdered in chilling crime scene — and police remain tight-lipped over 'unique' case
The shocking murder of a beloved Arizona pastor is raising more questions than answers.On April 28, Maricopa County sheriff deputies were dispatched to the home of 76-year-old William Schonemann. Known in his community as "Pastor Bill," Schonemann served as pastor of the New River Bible Chapel for 25 years. 'Who would do that? Why would anyone hurt Bill?'At the scene, police discovered Schonemann's lifeless body.Detectives initially said little …
New River Pastor Found Murdered in His Home
The murder of a beloved Arizona pastor has rocked a tight-knit community—and for Christians across the country, it serves as … Read More The post New River Pastor Found Murdered in His Home first appeared on Charisma News. The post New River Pastor Found Murdered in His Home appeared first on Charisma News.
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