Sarah Boone Sentenced To Life Over Horrifying Suitcase Incident

Sarah Boone has been sentenced to life in prison for zipping her partner into a suitcase, after which he died.

At a Glance

Sarah Boone, 47, was found guilty of second-degree murder for imprisoning her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr., in a suitcase.
The tragic incident took place in February 2020 amid a drinking session and hide-and-seek game.
Video evidence showed Boone taunting Torres as he pleaded for release.
Boone invoked battered spouse syndrome in her defense but was sentenced to life without parole.

Background and Legal Proceedings

The case involved a Florida woman, Sarah Boone, who faced trial for the tragic death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr. Boone, aged 47, was convicted of second-degree murder after a court found her responsible for zipping Torres into a suitcase and leaving him to suffocate. The crime took place in February 2020 during what was initially reported as a game of hide-and-seek while the couple consumed alcohol.

Boone’s actions were documented through videos from her phone, where she could be seen and heard taunting Torres, who was begging to be let out of the suitcase. “That’s what you get,” Boone reportedly said in response to his pleas, alluding to some personal grievance regarding infidelity. She also accused him of choking her.

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Defense and Sentencing

During the trial, Boone claimed she believed Torres could free himself and had no intention of causing harm. Her defense highlighted Boone’s purported experience of past abuse by Torres, introducing the concept of battered spouse syndrome. However, the court remained unconvinced, citing the clear evidence brought forward by the prosecution, which included the distressing video recordings.

“I wanted him to try to understand how I felt so maybe he could progress and be a better person,” Boone explained in court. This statement was part of her justification for the incident.

Outcome and Reactions

Boone was convicted and sentenced in an Orange County courthouse to life in prison. While she expressed remorse and a wish for forgiveness, the sentence was met with both dismay from her defense team and relief from Torres’s family. Boone’s request for a new trial based on alleged prosecutorial misconduct was noted but not immediately acted upon.

“I forgive myself for falling in love with a monster. I tried breaking the spell … I never stopped loving him, I didn’t mean for this to happen. Forgive me Jorge. Forgive me Torres family,” Sarah Boone stated.