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

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…

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.

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.

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.

Here Is What We Know About the Disturbing Killing of Black Trans Man Sam Nordquist

Nordquist was visiting New York from Minnesota when he was reported missing by his mother. He was 24.