Arzuaga Pleads Guilty in Sam Nordquist Case

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Precious Arzuaga has pleaded guilty to all charges in the horrific case of Sam Nordquist’s murder, including first-degree murder, kidnapping, and concealment of a corpse — facing a life sentence without parole. Her admission came without any plea deal, leaving family devastated and questioning whether justice was truly served. Sam’s sister and mother spoke emotionally, emphasizing Sam’s life was stolen and that his future — and theirs — will never be the same. Arzuaga is also under federal investigation, with potential for the death penalty. Meanwhile, another co-defendant, Emily Motyka, has…