Ontario County officials are addressed to the Nordquist case as great juries

Officials in Ontario County issued a short statement on Wednesday, following the indictment of two additional suspects in killing a 24 -year -old Sam Nordquistbringing the total number of persons accused at seven.

“Our hearts are with everyone affected by this tragedy,” the statement shows. “The privacy laws prevent Ontario County from sharing any details about the people who could have received assistance. We remain employed to serve and support our community at this time difficult and we will continue to work closely with the appropriate authorities. “

The statement comes after a big jury accused Kimberly Sochia, 29 years old, from Canandaigua and Thomas Eves, 21, from Geneva, adding them to those accused of Nordquist’s death. The two were arrested last week and accused of killing the second degree in accordance with the status of depraved indifference. Their case will now go directly to the Ontario County Court.

Authorities say that Nordquist, a Transgender man from Minnesota, was reported missing on February 9th. His remains were later found in Yates county, and investigators believe that he endured months of physical and psychological abuse before being killed in Ontario County. His body was moved in an attempt to hide the crime.

Jim Ritts, the lawyer of the Ontario District, called the case “beyond depravat”, which describes the prolonged Nordquist suffering before his death. While some community members have asked officials to classify killing as a hate crime because of Nordquist’s gender identity, law enforcement said there is no current evidence indicating prejudice as a reason.

The investigation remains in progress, and officials encourage anyone who has information to contact New York State Police.

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