Sarah Boone Sentenced to Life in Prison for Suitcase Murder of Boyfriend

Boone, convicted of second-degree murder, apologized to the victim's family while maintaining claims of abuse and self-defense.

Sarah Boone, 47, was sentenced to life in prison for the 2020 death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr., whom she trapped in a suitcase, leading to his suffocation.
Boone claimed the incident stemmed from a drunken game of hide-and-seek but was contradicted by video evidence showing her mocking Torres as he struggled to breathe.
The defense argued Boone suffered from Battered Spouse Syndrome due to an abusive relationship, but the jury convicted her after less than two hours of deliberation in October 2024.
Family members of Torres delivered emotional impact statements, describing the lasting trauma of his death, while Boone apologized but also referenced her own struggles and renewed faith in God.
The judge denied Boone's motion for a new trial, and her attorney plans to file an appeal within 30 days, citing potential grounds for a retrial.