A grieving family is preparing to sit feet away from the woman accused in a torture killing that shocked New York, according to Spectrum News.
Sam Nordquist, 24, was allegedly abused for weeks before his death in 2025. His then-girlfriend, Precious Arzuaga, will be the first of seven defendants to stand trial starting Aug. 31.
His mother and sister plan to relocate to the Finger Lakes during proceedings, juggling childcare and school. They say newly reviewed autopsy details are far worse than publicly known and are preparing emotional victim-impact statements as multiple trials unfold.
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