Terry Joe Sedlacek

- Charged with first-degree murder on March 9, 2009
- Suspected in the killing of Pastor Fred Winters of the First Baptist Church in Maryville, IllinoisCNN: Suspect charged in pastor's shooting death (March 9, 2009)
- Winters was shot on March 8, 2009 during the Sunday morning serviceSTLToday.com: Church shooting suspect has mental illness from Lyme disease (March 9, 2009)
- Winters later died from his injuriesFox News: Report: Illinois Church Gunman Was Mentally Ill (March 9, 2009)
- Resident of Troy, IllinoisCBS News: Preacher Slay Suspect Was Mentally Ill (March 9, 2009)
- Sedlacek suffers from Lyme DiseaseLyme disease diagnosis can be difficult (August 6, 2008)
- The disease is caused by the borrelia burgdorferi bacteria; spread by deer ticks
- Sedlacek's mother believes he was bitten by an infected tick on a family member's property between 1998 and 1999Lyme disease diagnosis can be difficult (August 6, 2008)
- In late 2008, Sedlacek was reportedly taking multiple medications including anti-seizure drugsLyme disease diagnosis can be difficult (August 6, 2008)
- Experienced difficulty speakingLyme disease diagnosis can be difficult (August 6, 2008)

Terry Joe Sedlacek of Troy, Illinois, was charged with first-degree murder on March 9, 2009, in the shooting of Pastor Fred Winters of a Maryville, Illinois church. Winters was shot and killed during a morning church service on March 8, 2009. Sedlacek then attacked two members of the congregation with a knife.CNN: Suspect charged in pastor's shooting death (March 9, 2009)
Sedlacek was featured in an August 2008, article about the damaging affects of Lyme disease on the brain by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.CBS News: Preacher Slay Suspect Was Mentally Ill (March 9, 2009)
Shooting of Fred Winters

Fred Winters was performing morning service in the First Baptist Church in Maryville, Illinois, around 8:00 a.m. on March 9, 2009, when Sedlacek allegedly walked up to him, started talking to him and shot him several times with a gun. Two churchgoers then struggled with Sedlacek, who had a knife, all three men were stabbed. Sedlacek suffered a knife wound to the neck.CNN: Suspect charged in pastor's shooting death (March 9, 2009)
Winters later died from his injuries. Winters' Sunday sermon was about finding happiness in the workplace.Fox News: Report: Illinois Church Gunman Was Mentally Ill (March 9, 2009) Sedlacek and Winters exchanged words before the shooting, but it is not clear what they said to each other.CNN: Suspect charged in pastor's shooting death (March 9, 2009)
Lyme Disease

Lyme Disease, caused by borrelia burgdorferi bacteria and spread through deer ticks, can cause neurological problems if left untreated. Sedlacek suffered lesions on the brain, confusion and memory loss. He was diagnosed with mental illness believed to be a result of the disease.Lyme disease diagnosis can be difficult (August 6, 2008) STLToday.com: Church shooting suspect has mental illness from Lyme disease (March 9, 2009)