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7 Suspects charged death of Sam Nordquist Precious Arzuaga Jennifer Quijano Kyle Sage Patrick Goodwin Emily Motyka Thomas Eaves Kimberly Sochia were arrested in February 2025
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Seven suspects charged with torture, killing of trans man Sam Nordquist appeared in court

All seven pleaded not guilty to the charges, which include forcing two children aged 7 and 12 to take part in the torture.

transgender color memorial candle Sam Nordquist
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Vigils honor life of Sam Nordquist, trans man tortured and killed in upstate New York

Two vigils are being held tonight, and another one went on Monday night as the investigation into Nordquist's death continues.

Sam Nordquist NY State Police Press Conference
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Prosecutors say kids forced to torture trans man

Seven defendants have been indicted on first-degree murder and other charges but not a hate crime.

Captain Kelly Swift of the NYSP Bureau of Criminal Investigations
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Transgender man Sam Nordquist tortured and killed in upstate New York

Five people have been charged in connection with the killing and brutal torture of 24-year-old Sam Nordquist.

Sam Nordquist photo over memorial candles
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Two more arrested in death of transgender man Sam Nordquist

Kimberly L. Sochia and Thomas G. Eaves are charged with second-degree murder "of depraved indifference" in connection with the death of the trans man.