Indictment: Seven people charged with first-degree murder in torture of Sam Nordquist; Children forced to take part. ONTARIO COUNTY, N.Y. " The seven people charged in the torture and killing of Sam Nordquist have all been indicted on first-degree murder, which carries a sentence of life without parole if found guilty. New York State Police and the Ontario County District Attorney's Office held a news conference on Wednesday about the incident, which includes details on the torture that police say Nordquist endured. "Our state no longer has the death penalty but prior to the death penalty being struck down, this would have been a death penalty charge," Assistant District Attorney Kelly Wolford said