Man Pleads for Death Penalty in Pastor's Murder

0:00It's March 31st. Entertainment and celebrity news today starts now, AI-powered and trending. A 51-year-old man named Adam Schief faces charges for the brutal murder of 76-year-old Arizona pastor William Schoeman last April. Authorities say, Schief crucified the pastor in his own home, pinning his hands to the wall and placing a crown of thorns on his head. Now, while representing himself, Schief is pushing hard for the death penalty just to wrap things up fast. In court recently, he tried pleading no contest at first, but switched to wanting a full guilty plea on all counts, including murder, kidnapping, and burglary. He told the judge he's confessed everything from day one, even chatting with the FBI and media right after. Schief's tired of the delays and wants a quick bench trial, leading straight to sentencing. The victim led New River Bible Chapel for 25 years and his death shocked the community. Schief ran to about targeting 14 pastors nationwide in what he called Operation First Commandment,

1:03claiming they misled the faithful. His own father pointed to a long history of drug issues and a deep fixation on the Old Testament, complete with a neck tattoo of a Hebrew word for, God. Prosecutors push back on his plea deal, so the case drags on for now. Schief's set for another court date on April 24, where things could shift again. This twisted saga shows how obsession can turn deadly and will keep watching as justice plays out.