MCSO reveals new lead in New River pastor's homicide
MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. - The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says "person(s) of interest have been identified" in the homicide of New River pastor William Schonemann, also known as Pastor Bill.
What we know:
Schonemann, 76, was found dead inside his New River home on April 28 at around 7:30 p.m near 13th Avenue and Circle Mountain Road. He was a well-known pastor at New River Bible Chapel.
Multiple sources say he was found on the bed with his arms spread out and hands pinned to the wall. He also appeared to have significant injuries.
On May 27, MCSO said, "Person(s) of interest have been identified however, there are no further updates beyond that."
MCSO did not say if anyone was arrested.
William Schonemann, who is a known pastor at New River Bible Chapel, was found dead on April 28, (KSAZ-TV; Randall Schonemann)
What we don't know:
The sheriff's office has not said how Schonemann was killed.
No names have been released in this case aside from Schonemann's.
Disturbing details revealed in New River pastor's homicide case
We have new details about the murder of a New River pastor, and we want to warn you that these details are disturbing.