Two More Charged in Sam Nordquist Murder Case

Two additional suspects, Kimberly L. Sochia and Thomas G. Eaves, have been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old transgender man from Minnesota. Nordquist was found dead in a field in Yates County, New York, after enduring over two months of torture and abuse, with his body discovered on February 13, 2025. This brings the total number of people charged to seven, including previous arrests of individuals such as Precious Arzuaga, Nordquist's former partner. Nordquist's family criticized the police's handling of the case, particularly their response to wellness check requests. Investigators described the case as involving prolonged physical and psychological abuse, and the investigation remains ongoing, with police not yet confirming all details regarding the suspects' involvement or relationships.