A 24-year-old man from Minnesota, identified as Sam Nordquist, was found dead in a field in the Finger Lakes region of New York this week after being missing since December. Authorities reported that he had suffered violence and torture before his remains were discovered.
- Victim Sam Nordquist was a transgender man.
- Remains found in Finger Lakes, New York.
- Five suspects arrested and charged with murder.
- Victim experienced violence and torture before death.
- Authorities describe crime as horrific and depraved.
Five individuals have been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with Nordquist’s death. The suspects include Precious Arzuaga, Jennifer A. Quijano, Kyle Sage, Patrick A. Goodwin, and Emily Motyka, all from New York.
Sam Nordquist was reported missing in December 2024. His remains were located this week in a rural area of the Finger Lakes region by law enforcement officials. According to Captain Kelly Swift of the New York State Police’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Nordquist endured “repeated acts of violence and torture” leading up to his death.
The five suspects arrested are:
- Precious Arzuaga, 38 (Geneva, NY)
- Jennifer A. Quijano, 30 (Geneva, NY)
- Kyle Sage, 33 (Hopewell, NY)
- Patrick A. Goodwin, 30 (Rochester, NY)
- Emily Motyka, 19 (Rochester, NY)
This case has drawn significant attention due to its brutal nature. Captain Swift described it as one of the most horrific crimes he has encountered during his two-decade career in law enforcement. District Attorney James Ritts also commented on the depravity surrounding the circumstances of this crime.
The investigation continues as authorities seek further information regarding the events leading up to Nordquist’s death and any potential motives behind this tragic incident.
