AZ - Disturbing details revealed in New River Pastor Bill Schonemann's homicide case - 28 April 2025

[vls12345]

Well, I guess the neck tattoo probably figures into something having to do with the "religious nature" of the crime then. Does he see himself as some kind of avenging angel or as being sent by God? Jmo.

 

[Cryptic]

Well, I guess the neck tattoo probably figures into something having to do with the "religious nature" of the crime then. Does he see himself as some kind of avenging angel or as being sent by God? Jmo.

Traditionally, the Archangel Michael is said to be the angel with the closest resemblance to God.

The Archangel Michael is usually depicted as killing Satan and one translation of "Michael" can evidently be rendered as "Like unto God" or something similar.

In exploring your theory, I wonder if he as other tattoos depicting either the Arch Angel Micheal, or say, St. George the Dragon slayer?

 

[vls12345]

Suspect in murder of New River's 'Pastor Bill' William Schonemann identified

Last month, investigators identified a "person of interest" in the murder of William Schonemann, who was found dead in his home, near 20th Street and Calvary Road, on April 28.

www.abc15.com

(Bolded & underlined by me)

Detectives processed Schonemann's home and church for two days and determined that robbery or theft were not motives in the case.

It's interesting that robbery or theft were not motives as Sheafe's background does include fraud & theft, etc.

Sheafe has a lengthy criminal history that includes crimes across different counties in Arizona, Nevada, and California.

Oro Valley Police say they arrested Sheafe in 2013 for domestic violence after he allegedly choked a woman and held her against her will.

Other crimes include bank fraud and ID theft after he was found guilty in federal court. Court records show Sheafe and co-conspirators used stolen credit card numbers to process hundreds of transactions that resulted in over $500,000 in losses.

Sheafe was sentenced to 94 months in federal prison, but got out early.

I wonder what/how Sheafe got on a track where a religious motive is cited in a murder case & he apparently had more people that he planned to "visit" (murder?).

Here's a press release about his 2018 conviction for bank fraud:

Tucson Resident Sentenced to 94 Months in Prison for Role in Bank Fraud Scheme

www.justice.gov

And an article with details about his 2018 conviction:

Tucsonan gets nearly 8 years, used stolen credit card numbers to defraud banks

Banks reported losses of more than $500,000 to scheme, prosecutors said.

tucson.com

In it, his mugshot looks quite different from this year's mugshot.
Then:

Now:

The "now" mugshot is from here & includes the caption, "Adam Christopher Sheafe was arrested by Sedona Police for burglaries on April 28 and 29. He has now been connected to the April 28 murder of in New River Bill Schoenmann. Sheafe has the tattoo "יהוה" or "YHWH" in Hebrew across his throat.Photo courtesy of the Coconino County Sheriffs Office".

Sedona burglary suspect Adam Sheafe linked to New River homicide of Pastor Bill Schonemann - Sedona Red Rock News

The Sedona Police Department, working with other law enforcement agencies, apprehended 49-year-old Adam Christopher Sheafe near Gambel Lane in the Chapel area at approximately 9:49 p.m., on Wednesday, April 30, following a multi-hour manhunt. Sheafe has now been named as a suspect in the murder...

www.redrocknews.com

 

[Niner]

Found these & nothing yet in the Maricopa Court site for him. I shall keep an eye out.

Case Number Name Party Type Birth Date Address Court
J-0301-IA-2025000636 ADAM CHRISTOPHER SHEAFE DEFENDANT 06/1974 Flagstaff Justice
^^This case says Closed!

J-0301-CF-2025000336 ADAM CHRISTOPHER SHEAFE DEFENDANT 06/1974 Flagstaff Justice
Citation Count Description Disp. Date Disposition
AZ010818 1 BURGLARY 2ND DEG 5/12/2025 Supervening Indictment
AZ010818 2 RESIS ARREST-RISK OR CAUSING PHYS INJ TO OFCR OR O 5/12/2025 Supervening Indictment
STATE OF ARIZONA PLAINTIFF - P1
Case Activity
Date Description Party
5/12/2025 MOTION - GRANTED
5/12/2025 Case WorkSheet Event D1
5/12/2025 DISPOSITION SET: M2-SUPERVENING INDICTMENT. DATE: 05/12/2025 D1
5/9/2025 MOTION FILED P1
5/5/2025 Folder Created
5/5/2025 FINGERPRINT ORDER COMPLIANT D1
5/5/2025 LONG FORM COMPLAINT FILED D1
5/5/2025 FOLDER CHECKED IN / OUT

J-0301-CF-2025000337 ADAM CHRISTOPHER SHEAFE DEFENDANT 06/1974 Flagstaff Justice
Citation Count Description Disp. Date Disposition
AZ010819 1 BURGLARY 2ND DEG 5/12/2025 Supervening Indictment
AZ010819 2 UNLAWFUL FLIGHT FROM PURSUING LAW ENF VEHICLE 5/12/2025 Supervening Indictment
AZ010819 3 AGGRAVATED ASSAULT-DEADLY WEAPON/DANG INST 5/12/2025 Supervening Indictment
AZ010819 4 LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN INJURY ACCIDENT 5/12/2025 Supervening Indictment
AZ010819 5 CRIMINAL-DEFA OR DAMAGE PROP OF VALUE GT 2000 LT 1 5/12/2025 Supervening Indictment
AZ010819 6 THEFT-KNOW COTRL STOLEN PROP-VAL GT 4000 LT 25000 5/12/2025 Supervening Indictment
AZ010819 7 CRIMINAL-DEFACE OR DAMAGE PROP OF VALUE GT 10000 5/12/2025 Supervening Indictment
STATE OF ARIZONA PLAINTIFF - P1
Case Activity
Date Description Party
5/12/2025 MOTION FILED P1
5/12/2025 MOTION - GRANTED
5/12/2025 Case WorkSheet Event D1
5/12/2025 DISPOSITION SET: M2-SUPERVENING INDICTMENT. DATE: 05/12/2025 D1
5/5/2025 Folder Created
5/5/2025 FINGERPRINT ORDER COMPLIANT D1
5/5/2025 LONG FORM COMPLAINT FILED D1
5/5/2025 FOLDER CHECKED IN / OUT

J-0301-SW-2025000029 ADAM CHRISTOPHER SHEAFE DEFENDANT 06/1974 Flagstaff Justice
Search warrant mentioned

S-0300-CR-202500520 ADAM CHRISTOPHER SHEAFE DEFENDANT 06/1974 Coconino County Superior
Citation Count Description Disp. Date Disposition
1 BURGLARY 2ND DEG
2 RESIS ARREST-RISK PHYS INJ
STATE OF ARIZONA PLAINTIFF - P1 Date of Birth: 01/1753
Case Activity
Date Description Party
5/19/2025 MINUTE ENTRY: ARRAIGNMENT D1
5/12/2025 NOTICE: Disclosure D1
5/8/2025 CHARGING DOCUMENT: Indictment D1
5/8/2025 NOTICE: SUPERVENING INDICTMENT

S-0300-CR-202500519 ADAM CHRISTOPHER SHEAFE DEFENDANT 06/1974 Coconino County Superior
Citation Count Description Disp. Date Disposition
1 BURGLARY 2ND DEG
2 UNLAWFUL FLIGHT FROM PURSUING LAW ENF VEHICLE
3 AGGRAVATED ASLT-DEADLY WEAPON/DANG INST
4 LEAVE ACCIDENT W/INJURY
5 CRIMINAL DAMAGEDEFACE
6 THEFT-CONTROL STOLEN PROPERTY 6/9/2025 Court Dismissal
7 CRIMINAL DAMAGEDEFACE
STATE OF ARIZONA PLAINTIFF - P1 Date of Birth: 01/1753
Case Activity
Date Description Party
6/9/2025 MOTION: Dismiss Counts D1
5/19/2025 MINUTE ENTRY: ARRAIGNMENT D1
5/12/2025 NOTICE: Disclosure D1
5/8/2025 CHARGING DOCUMENT: Indictment D1
5/8/2025 NOTICE: Notice D1
5/8/2025 NOTICE: SUPERVENING INDICTMENT D1


link: https://apps.azcourts.gov/publicAccess/caselookup.aspx

 

[Knox]

Suspect in murder of New River's 'Pastor Bill' William Schonemann identified

Last month, investigators identified a "person of interest" in the murder of William Schonemann, who was found dead in his home, near 20th Street and Calvary Road, on April 28.

www.abc15.com

(Bolded & underlined by me)


It's interesting that robbery or theft were not motives as Sheafe's background does include fraud & theft, etc.


I wonder what/how Sheafe got on a track where a religious motive is cited in a murder case & he apparently had more people that he planned to "visit" (murder?).

Here's a press release about his 2018 conviction for bank fraud:

Tucson Resident Sentenced to 94 Months in Prison for Role in Bank Fraud Scheme

www.justice.gov

And an article with details about his 2018 conviction:

Tucsonan gets nearly 8 years, used stolen credit card numbers to defraud banks

Banks reported losses of more than $500,000 to scheme, prosecutors said.

tucson.com

In it, his mugshot looks quite different from this year's mugshot.
Then:
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Now:
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The "now" mugshot is from here & includes the caption, "Adam Christopher Sheafe was arrested by Sedona Police for burglaries on April 28 and 29. He has now been connected to the April 28 murder of in New River Bill Schoenmann. Sheafe has the tattoo "יהוה" or "YHWH" in Hebrew across his throat.Photo courtesy of the Coconino County Sheriffs Office".

Sedona burglary suspect Adam Sheafe linked to New River homicide of Pastor Bill Schonemann - Sedona Red Rock News

The Sedona Police Department, working with other law enforcement agencies, apprehended 49-year-old Adam Christopher Sheafe near Gambel Lane in the Chapel area at approximately 9:49 p.m., on Wednesday, April 30, following a multi-hour manhunt. Sheafe has now been named as a suspect in the murder...

www.redrocknews.com

Is he still married?

 

[Ssschu]

Or perhaps felt wronged by the religion as a whole? They then seek out and murder a visible symbol of that religion- in this case, a pastor?

You really nailed this one on the head! I was convinced it was something personal against him directly.

 

[Knox]

You really nailed this one on the head! I was convinced it was something personal against him directly.

Curious to learn how and why he specifically targeted Bill - someone they say he did not know. Not convinced there wasn’t a connection between the two.