How Sarah Boone S-uffocated Her Boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr. in A S-uitcase

 Sarah Boone, a 42-year-old woman from Winter Park, Florida, faced charges of second-degree murder following the death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr., who died of suffocation inside a suitcase on February 24, 2020. Despite Boone claiming it was a prank gone wrong, evidence of domestic violence surfaced during the investigation.

The troubled history between Boone and Torres revealed a pattern of abuse. Boone had allegedly strangled Torres in July 2018, though the case was later dropped. Torres, in turn, had been arrested four times for reportedly assaulting Boone, with Boone consistently paying his bail to secure his release.

Boone's previous arrest in 2018 shed light on the volatile relationship. Torres, at the time, informed a deputy that Boone had attempted to strangle him. This history of violence set the backdrop for the tragic events that unfolded in 2020.

On February 25, 2020, Boone called 911 to report Torres's death. She claimed they had been playing hide-and-seek, consumed a bottle of wine, and engaged in a prank that involved placing Torres inside a suitcase. Boone asserted that they both laughed, but she inadvertently left Torres in the suitcase when she went upstairs to sleep.

However, the police discovered a different narrative. Upon arriving at the scene, they found Torres's lifeless body next to a blue suitcase. Body-worn camera footage captured Boone admitting to zipping him into the suitcase before falling asleep.

Forensic investigators uncovered disturbing videos on Boone's phone, recorded the night before Torres's death. In one video, Boone expressed anger, stating, "For everything you've done to me!" Another video revealed Torres pleading for help from inside the suitcase while Boone accused him of abuse. Torres exhibited numerous wounds, including cuts, scratches, a forehead bump, and damage to his left shoulder.

During the subsequent police interview, Boone insisted that Torres's death was accidental, claiming she didn't intend to leave him in the suitcase. She accused Torres of being violent and defended herself, stating, "I didn't touch him. He hits me."

The police treated the case as a murder investigation, and Boone was charged with second-degree murder. She was held in Orange County jail without the possibility of bail.

In letters to the trial judge, Boone expressed concerns about receiving fair representation. It is anticipated that she will employ the defense of being a battered woman during her trial, scheduled to commence on December 11, 2023. The tragic story of Sarah Boone and Jorge Torres Jr. highlights the complex dynamics of domestic violence and the legal complexities surrounding such cases.