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Ringleader in transgender man's murder sentenced to life in prison without parole
13wham.com • • nation
Key Points:
- Precious Arzuaga, the ringleader in the torture and murder of transgender man Sam Nordquist, was sentenced to life in prison without parole by Judge Kristina Karle in Ontario County Court.
- Nordquist, 24, from Minnesota, was tortured for over a month before his body was found in February 2025; Arzuaga pleaded guilty to murder and other charges on June 26.
- Seven defendants were charged in the case, with three others also pleading guilty recently, while three suspects await trial.
- Nordquist's mother and sister spoke emotionally in court, condemning Arzuaga and honoring Sam's memory beyond his tragic death.
- Arzuaga apologized to the family during sentencing, expressing remorse and acceptance of the court’s punishment; Quijano’s sentencing is also scheduled for the same day.
