Coverage dated November 11, 2026

Former Patty’s Lodge in Hopewell set to reopen under new ownership

Headline from Rochester First

HOPEWELL, N.Y. (WROC) — The former Patty’s Lodge, where 24-year-old Sam Nordquist was held captive and tortured before his death, is expected to reopen under new ownership. The motel, located in Hopewell, has undergone some visible changes, including a fresh coat of paint and the installation of new…

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Patty’s Lodge in Hopewell set to reopen soon under new name and new ownership (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    HOPEWELL, N.Y. — Patty’s Lodge, the former motel where Sam Nordquist was tortured and killed at the beginning of 2025, is set to reopen under new ownership with a new name. Mash Sopariwala, the new owner, said his team took over Patty’s Lodge and the neighboring Econo-Lodge about a month ago.

  2. Rochester First

    Former Patty’s Lodge in Hopewell set to reopen under new ownership (opens Rochester First)

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    Rochester First's feed description

    HOPEWELL, N.Y. (WROC) — The former Patty’s Lodge, where 24-year-old Sam Nordquist was held captive and tortured before his death, is expected to reopen under new ownership. The motel, located in Hopewell, has undergone some visible changes, including a fresh coat of paint and the installation of new…

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