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Two Women Get Life for Brutal Transgender Man's Murder

9 Sep

Summary

Two women received life sentences for the brutal murder of Sam Nordquist.
The victim, Sam Nordquist, was a 24-year-old transgender man from Minnesota.
Nordquist was subjected to torture before his death in February 2025.

Two women, Jennifer Quijano, 32, and Precious Arzuaga, 40, have been sentenced to life in prison for their roles in the February 2025 murder of Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old transgender man. Nordquist's body was discovered on February 13, 2025, more than 20 kilometers from the Patty's Lodge Motel where he was staying. His family had reported him missing on February 9, 2025, after he failed to return to Minnesota.

The investigation revealed that Nordquist was allegedly held captive, forced to kneel, and subjected to severe physical assault and torture, including the use of bleach. Authorities stated that despite the victim being Black and transgender, there is no evidence to suggest the murder was a hate crime. Earlier this year, Emily Motyka and Kyle Sage pleaded guilty to murder and kidnapping charges related to Nordquist's death.

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