Investigators have provided updates on the case of 24-year-old Sam Nordquist, whose remains were found recently.
A joint statement from Ontario County prosecutors and New York State Police indicates no evidence that his murder was a hate crime.
It was revealed that Nordquist and his alleged attackers, who are all identified as LGBTQ+, knew each other, and at least one suspect lived with him.
Five individuals face charges of second-degree murder and depraved indifference, which could result in 15 to 20 years in prison if convicted.
Authorities describe the events leading to Nordquist’s death as involving a disturbing pattern of abuse, including torture and sexual assault.
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