Governor, others condemn torture and murder of Sam Nordquist: ‘Horrific, sickening’
- Five individuals face murder charges for the killing of Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old transgender man from Minnesota, after he was reported missing on February 9, 2025.
- Authorities discovered Nordquist's remains on February 13, stating he endured prolonged violence and torture before his death.
- Rochester LGBTQ+ Together expressed anger over the case, highlighting a broader epidemic of violence against transgender individuals in the U.S.
- New York State Police stated that the circumstances of Nordquist's murder were deeply disturbing, labeling it one of the most horrific crimes they had seen.
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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.
Sam Nordquist’s Death Highlights Violence Against Black Trans Men
Sam Nordquist craved romance. So, last September, he traveled to New York from his home in Oakdale, Minnesota, to meet his online girlfriend. A few months later, he was dead. On Feb. 13, human remains believed to be those of the 24-year-old Black transgender man (some outlets say that Nordquist identified as biracial) were found in a field around 50 miles outside of Rochester. He had been subjected to abuse and torture — punching, kicking, strik…
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