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Governor, others condemn torture and murder of Sam Nordquist: ‘Horrific, sickening’

Five individuals in New York face murder charges in connection with the killing of Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old transgender man from Minnesota.
About 100 people gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol to mourn Nordquist and demand justice on February 17, amid below-zero temperatures.
Authorities noted that Nordquist suffered violence and torture for over a month before his death, and his body was dumped in another county.
Investigations continue, and authorities do not currently classify the murder as a hate crime, noting that Nordquist and his assailants were acquainted and identified as LGBTQ+.

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GLAAD

Grief and Fond Remembrances for Slain Transgender Man Sam Nordquist

On February 13, 2025, the body of Sam Nordquist, a Black transgender man, was found in Yates County, New York. Investigators said stated that Sam was killed after suffering months of prolonged physical and psychological torture. Sam was 24 years old, worked as a group home aide, and had been reported missing by his family [...] The post Grief and Fond Remembrances for Slain Transgender Man Sam Nordquist first appeared on GLAAD.

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meaws.com

Vigils honouring murdered trans man Sam Nordquist held across New York

Vigils have been held across New York and beyond to honour the life of Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old transgender man who was killed and tortured during the weeks leading up to his death by five individuals in upstate New York.

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WHAM

Ontario County grand jury to hear murder case of Minnesota transgender man

Geneva, N.Y. A grand jury will now hear the murder case of Sam Nordquist, the 24-year-old transgender man from Minnesota who was killed in Ontario County.

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The Cut

What We Know About the Murder of Sam Nordquist

New York State police have charged five suspects in the torture and killing of Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old trans man. The murder comes at a time where the transgender community is under attack.

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