CANANDAIGUA — Trial proceedings in the Nordquist homicide case are expected to begin in September 2026, according to the Ontario County District Attorney’s Office.
During a virtual scheduling conference Wednesday before Judge Kristina Karle in Ontario County Court, the court indicated that at least one trial will commence in September, though a specific start date has not yet been set. Prosecutors formally requested that a trial date be scheduled and told the court they are prepared to proceed.
Officials said there will be more than one trial in the case, with each expected to last approximately one month. All defendants remain remanded, and there have been no changes to their bail status.
Future court appearances requiring the defendants’ presence are scheduled for April 22 and April 24, when the court is expected to address severance motions and continue trial scheduling.
The case will be co-prosecuted by First Assistant District Attorney James Nobles and Chief Assistant District Attorney Sara Van Strydonck. District Attorney Jason MacBride said his office is ready to move forward and remains committed to presenting the evidence in court on behalf of Sam Nordquist’s family and friends.
The charges stem from allegations tied to a 2025 homicide investigation in Ontario County. The case remains pending before the court.
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