Suspect Confirms Horrific Crime in Prison Interview

A man accused of crucifying a pastor in Arizona has made chilling confessions during a prison interview regarding his alleged actions.

Adam Christopher Schefe, 51, admitted to killing 76-year-old William Schenemann. Currently, he is being held at the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office on charges not directly related to the murder of the beloved Reverend New River.

Schefe had already been identified as a suspect in Schenemann’s murder, which was revealed during a press conference.

In his interview, Schefe described how he “executed” Schenemann, claiming he drove from Phoenix in the early hours of Easter Sunday. He even stated that he placed a crown of thorns on the pastor’s head as part of a disturbing ritual.

Calmly, he declared plans to target 14 Christian leaders across 10 states. “I was going to start in Phoenix, end in Phoenix, circle the country,” he remarked.

He claimed he was en route to kill two priests in Sedona when he was apprehended by law enforcement.

Schefe rationalized his actions, suggesting that pastors mislead followers by preaching a distorted version of Christianity. He referred to Schenemann as the first casualty in what he termed the “first commandment operation.”

“Christianity, Catholicism, Mormonism… Anyone who claims Jesus is God is wrong; God, the Father is God,” he asserted.

Despite being questioned about any past grievances with Christianity, he denied feeling victimized, noting he grew up in a Christian family and had a happy childhood.

“I don’t hate Christians. I follow the pastor who keeps them confused,” he mentioned during the interview.

Rejecting any notion of mental illness, Schefe expressed no remorse for his actions. “Are you going to apologize for your actions? Definitely not,” he stated, suggesting he might express regret to Schenemann’s family but only under particular circumstances.

“I’m sorry they got caught up in crossfire. Would you like me to apologize for my actions? It’s definitely not. I’m defending my dad,” he claimed.

When pressed about regrets, he replied with “nothing,” acknowledging a history of drug use yet asserting it didn’t impact his behavior.

He even expressed indifference towards the possibility of execution.

Schefe mentioned gathering thorns from the desert to create the crown he placed on Schenemann after the alleged murder.

Currently, he remains at Coconino County Jail for unrelated offenses and has not yet been charged with the pastor’s murder. It’s expected that he will be transferred to Maricopa County soon.

The Coconino and Maricopa County Sheriff’s Offices have not yet responded to requests for comment.

In response to Schefe’s unsettling statements, Schenemann’s family issued a statement expressing concern over the attention he was receiving. They felt his narrative needed to be challenged and expressed worry that he might gain notoriety.

“We are extremely surprised by the ability to send free messages on the devices the county offers. We are worried that he will increase his infamy and perhaps gain followers,” they said. “From the start, our focus was to stop the suspect before anyone else was injured.”