Law enforcement announced that evidence suggests the murder of Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old transgender man found dead in upstate New York, is not a hate crime. Investigators revealed that some of the five suspects charged knew Nordquist personally, with at least one having lived with him. Officials urged the community to avoid speculation on motives and acknowledged the fear and panic within the L.G.B.T.Q.+ community following this horrific act of violence. They reiterated their commitment to ensuring justice and accountability regarding Nordquist's murder.
Investigators have found no evidence that the torture and killing of transgender man Sam Nordquist was a hate crime, as some suspects are members of the L.G.B.T.Q. community.
Law enforcement stated, 'At this time, we have no indication that Sam's murder was a hate crime,' urging the community not to speculate.
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