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AZ pastor murder suspect due in court, wants to plead guilty

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty as a competency review delays Adam Sheafe’s bid to plead guilty in the pastor’s killing.

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The man who admitted to killing a New River pastor is scheduled to appear in court on April 24, and it could be the day that Adam Sheafe learns if he can skip a trial and learn his punishment. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.

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Alleged pastor killer wants to plead guilty in exchange for life in prison

Adam Scheafe previously said he wanted the death penalty.

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AZ pastor murder suspect due in court, wants to plead guilty

The man who admitted to killing a New River pastor is scheduled to appear in court on April 24, and it could be the day that Adam Sheafe learns if he can skip a trial and learn his punishment. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.

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Man who confessed to Arizona pastor’s murder appears for plea hearing

Adam Sheafe admitted to murdering Pastor Bill Schonemann last April in New River as part of his radical religious beliefs.

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AZ Family - Phoenix broke the news in Phoenix, United States on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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