Man Sentenced to Natural Life in Prison for Killing of Arizona Pastor

Family of slain Arizona pastor speaks out at killer's sentencing

PHOENIX — The man who murdered and then mutilated the body of a New River pastor last year as part of a suspected plot targeting multiple faith leaders was sentenced Friday to natural life in prison.

Loved ones react after New River pastor's confessed killer sentenced

The man who confessed to killing a New River pastor and plotted to kill more than a dozen religious leaders was sentenced on Friday. Schonemann’s son Randy spoke in a calm tone, like he has over the course of the last year and a half, while reliving the horrific death of his father.

Man who pleaded guilty to murdering an Arizona pastor sentenced

Adam Sheafe, 52, pleaded guilty to first-degree premeditated murder, trespassing and burglary back in June for the April 2025 murder of Pastor Bill Schonemann. The post Man who pleaded guilty to murdering an Arizona pastor sentenced appeared first on KYMA.

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Man sentenced to natural life in prison for killing of Arizona pastor

After confessing to brutally killing a beloved New River pastor, Adam Sheafe learned his fate in court.

Man who killed, mutilated New River pastor awaits sentencing

The man who murdered and mutilated the body of a New River pastor last year in a plot that targeted multiple faith leaders has an Aug. 14 sentencing.