Florida Woman Convicted of Murder for Suitcase Death of Boyfriend

Sarah Boone was found guilty of second-degree murder after zipping her boyfriend into a suitcase, leading to his suffocation.

Sarah Boone, 47, was convicted by an Orange County jury for the 2020 death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr., 42, after a 10-day trial.
Boone claimed the incident occurred during a drunken game of hide-and-seek, but prosecutors presented evidence showing malicious intent.
Key evidence included video footage from Boone's phone where Torres pleaded for help as Boone taunted him, dismissing his cries.
Boone's defense argued she suffered from Battered Spouse Syndrome and acted in self-defense, but the jury rejected this claim.
Boone faces a potential life sentence, with a minimum of 22.5 years, and is scheduled for sentencing on December 2.