Fact Check: "Suspect planned to execute and crucify 14 pastors across 10 states."
What We Know
The claim that a suspect planned to execute and crucify 14 pastors across 10 states is substantiated by multiple reports. Adam Sheafe, the accused, admitted in a jailhouse interview that he killed Pastor Bill Schonemann in Arizona and had intentions to kill 14 other church leaders across the United States. He referred to this plan as "Operation First Commandment" and expressed his belief that these church leaders were misleading their congregants by promoting what he described as a false god (12 News, Fox News).
Sheafe's plan included targeting various religious leaders, and he was apprehended while attempting to target a Catholic priest in Sedona, Arizona. His admission of planning to "execute" and "crucify" these individuals corroborates the claim (Newsweek, New York Post).
Analysis
The evidence supporting the claim comes from credible news sources that reported on Sheafe's confessions. In interviews, he explicitly stated his intentions, which adds a layer of reliability to the claim. For instance, in a video interview, Sheafe detailed how he planned the murder of Pastor Schonemann and his broader intentions to target additional pastors (Fox News, AZFamily).
The sources reporting on this case appear to be reputable, including major news outlets such as Fox News and Newsweek, which have established editorial standards and fact-checking processes. However, it is important to note that Sheafe's statements could be influenced by his mental state and the context of his incarceration. Nonetheless, the consistency of his claims across multiple reports lends credibility to the assertion that he had plans to execute and crucify multiple pastors.
Conclusion
The claim that Adam Sheafe planned to execute and crucify 14 pastors across 10 states is True. His admissions during interviews, corroborated by multiple credible news sources, confirm the details of his intentions and actions leading up to the murder of Pastor Schonemann.
Sources
- Man accused of killing pastor in Arizona admits to crime, planned to ...
- Murder suspect says he crucified Arizona pastor, planned to kill 14 ...
- Man Who Crucified Arizona Pastor Says He Had Other Targets
- Suspect admits to crucifying pastor, reveals Christian hit list
- Suspect admits to crucifying pastor at New River home, had ...
