A Florida woman, Sarah Boone, has been sentenced to life in prison for the tragic 2020 murder of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr. The incident began as a night of drinking and a supposed game of hide-and-seek but ended in Torres’ suffocation and death.
During the evening, Torres hid in a suitcase as part of the game. Boone zipped him inside and recorded videos mocking him as he pleaded for help, saying he couldn’t breathe. Instead of letting him out, Boone taunted him with remarks like, “That’s what you get” and “That’s how I feel when you cheat on me.”
Boone claimed she thought Torres could free himself since two of his fingers were visible outside the suitcase. She left him trapped and went to bed. By morning, Torres had suffocated to death.
After a 10-day trial, a jury quickly found Boone guilty of second-degree murder. Boone’s defense argued that she was a victim of abuse and suffered from “battered spouse syndrome,” claiming Torres had been violent throughout their relationship. However, the court deemed her actions deliberate and cruel, given the recorded videos and her decision to leave him in the suitcase.
Before her sentencing, Boone apologized to Torres’ family, asking for forgiveness and expressing remorse. She described her complicated feelings, calling Torres both her tormentor and someone she still loved.
The courtroom was filled with Torres’ grieving family. His mother, Blanca Torres, shared the pain of losing her son, saying she still waits for him to walk through the door. Torres’ daughter, Anna Victoria, spoke of the mental health struggles she has endured since her father’s death, including chronic depression and recurring nightmares.
A Florida woman, Sarah Boone, has been sentenced to life in prison for the tragic 2020 murder of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr. The incident began as a night of drinking and a supposed game of hide-and-seek but ended in Torres’ suffocation and death.What Happened?During the evening, Torres hid in a suitcase as part of the game. Boone zipped him inside and recorded videos mocking him as he pleaded for help, saying he couldn’t breathe. Instead of letting him out, Boone taunted him with remarks like, “That’s what you get” and “That’s how I feel when you cheat on me.”Boone claimed she thought Torres could free himself since two of his fingers were visible outside the suitcase. She left him trapped and went to bed. By morning, Torres had suffocated to death.Courtroom and TrialAfter a 10-day trial, a jury quickly found Boone guilty of second-degree murder. Boone’s defense argued that she was a victim of abuse and suffered from “battered spouse syndrome,” claiming Torres had been violent throughout their relationship. However, the court deemed her actions deliberate and cruel, given the recorded videos and her decision to leave him in the suitcase.Before her sentencing, Boone apologized to Torres’ family, asking for forgiveness and expressing remorse. She described her complicated feelings, calling Torres both her tormentor and someone she still loved.Impact on Torres’ FamilyThe courtroom was filled with Torres’ grieving family. His mother, Blanca Torres, shared the pain of losing her son, saying she still waits for him to walk through the door. Torres’ daughter, Anna Victoria, spoke of the mental health struggles she has endured since her father’s death, including chronic depression and recurring nightmares.The SentenceBoone initially pleaded not guilty and rejected a 15-year plea deal. On December 2, 2024, the court sentenced her to life in prison, a decision that reflected the severity of her actions and the lasting trauma inflicted on Torres’ loved ones.This case serves as a grim reminder of how domestic conflicts can escalate into tragedy, leaving families to bear the lasting pain.
Boone initially pleaded not guilty and rejected a 15-year plea deal. On December 2, 2024, the court sentenced her to life in prison, a decision that reflected the severity of her actions and the lasting trauma inflicted on Torres’ loved ones.
This case serves as a grim reminder of how domestic conflicts can escalate into tragedy, leaving families to bear the lasting pain.
