A trans man from Minnesota will be remembered Monday in upstate New York, where he was killed.

Five people have been charged in the murder of Sam Nordquist and are accused of torturing the 24-year-old for weeks before dumping his body in a field.

Investigators say it’s the worst case their homicide unit has ever been a part of. Nordquist endured “prolonged physical and psychological abuse” starting in December.

He was found dead in a field in Yates County, about 14 miles from a motel he was staying at.

Norquist’s family told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that he left Minnesota in December and headed to New York for an online relationship. One of the people he went to meet was Precious N. Arzuaga, 38, who is now a suspect in his murder.

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When Nordquist’s family didn’t hear from him earlier this month, they reported him missing.

“We’re sick. I don’t I don’t have words. I don’t understand why someone would do that to another person,” said Kayla Nordquist, his sister.

A joint statement from the Minnesota House Legislative People of Color and Indigenous (POCI) Caucus and Queer Caucus on Monday said the following:

“We stand in solidarity with our trans, nonbinary, and Two Spirit relatives. Sam should still be alive today. We are heartbroken and enraged that Sam’s life was taken far too soon, and we mourn his loss. hold Sam’s family, friends and loved ones, and our entire lgbtqia2S community in our hearts. No words can truly ease the unimaginable pain of losing a loved one, but we stand with them in grief, solidarity, and the fight ahead for justice. May his family find strength and healing in the love and support from our Minnesota community. We remain steadfast in our commitment to keeping Minnesota a refuge state for our beloved trans community and a welcoming home for everyone. Rest in power, Sam.”

A vigil for Nordquist is being held at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on Monday at 7 p.m.