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New York State Police: Minnesota man found dead after months of torture; 5 charged
New York State Police: Minnesota man found dead after months of torture; 5 charged
Five people have been formally charged with second-degree murder after a Minnesota man was found dead in a field after he went missing, according to authorities in New York.
On Friday, officials with New York State Police announced the body of 24-year-old Sam Nordquist had been found, adding he had “endured prolonged physical and psychological abuse” and that they haven’t ruled out the potential of a hate crime.
According to police, Nordquist had arrived in New York state sometime in September and had been staying at Patty’s Lodge in Hopewell. A search warrant was executed on Feb. 13 as part of their investigation, where authorities say they found a “deeply disturbing pattern” of abuse.
Authorities say they believe Nordquist endured repeated acts of violence and torture from late December to sometime in February, adding his body had been moved in an attempt to “conceal crime.”
https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/new-york-state-police-minnesota-man-found-dead-after-months-of-torture-5-charged/
Five people have been formally charged with second-degree murder after a Minnesota man was found dead in a field after he went missing, according to authorities in New York.
On Friday, officials with New York State Police announced the body of 24-year-old Sam Nordquist had been found, adding he had “endured prolonged physical and psychological abuse” and that they haven’t ruled out the potential of a hate crime.
According to police, Nordquist had arrived in New York state sometime in September and had been staying at Patty’s Lodge in Hopewell. A search warrant was executed on Feb. 13 as part of their investigation, where authorities say they found a “deeply disturbing pattern” of abuse.
Authorities say they believe Nordquist endured repeated acts of violence and torture from late December to sometime in February, adding his body had been moved in an attempt to “conceal crime.”
The victim is transgender
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Kyle Sage, 33 (top left),Patrick Goodwin, 30 (top right), Emily Motyka, 19 (bottom left) and Precious Arzuaga, 38 (bottom center), were arrested earlyFriday, Feb. 14, 2025, and charged with murder for the death of Sam Nordquist, 24. Jennifer Quijano, 30 (bottom right), was arrested on the same charge late Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. (Photos courtesy of Ontario County Sheriff's Office)
I agree with figarosmom….Things don’t change. I am reminded of Matthew Shepherd and what he went through and how it affected me…to this day I cannot say his name without weeping…and now I am weeping for Sam Norquist. Rest well Sam. 
I agree with figarosmom….Things don’t change. I am reminded of Matthew Shepherd and what he went through and how it affected me…to this day I cannot say his name without weeping…and now I am weeping for Sam Norquist. Rest well Sam.
