William “Bill” Schonemann, 76, was found dead in his home in the area of Circle Mountain and 16th Street on April 28.
NEW RIVER, Ariz. — A suspect has been identified in the homicide of a pastor in New River, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
William “Bill” Schonemann, 76, was found dead in his home in the area of Circle Mountain and 16th Street on April 28.
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At the time, the sheriff's office said Schonemann's death was suspicious and foul play was suspected, and a short time later, it was determined to be a homicide.
The sheriff's office did not release the suspect's name. The agency did say the suspect is currently in custody on unrelated charges in another jurisdiction.
"Coordination between agencies is ongoing as we work to move the investigation forward," the sheriff's office said.
According to the sheriff's office, more information about the suspect and the investigation will be released in the coming weeks, but at this time, additional details are not available for release.
"The release of any further information can jeopardize our investigative efforts," the sheriff's office said.
Anyone with information about this case should contact the MCSO's tip line at 602-876-TIPS.
This is a developing story; additional details will be added as they become available.
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