Woman convicted of second-degree murder for leaving her boyfriend to die in a suitcase

Woman convicted of second-degree murder for leaving her boyfriend to die in a suitcase is sentenced to life in prison.

A woman convicted of second-degree murder for leaving her boyfriend to die inside a suitcase has been sentenced to life in prison. The case involved Sarah Boone, who reportedly placed her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr., inside a suitcase during what she claimed was a "game of hide-and-seek" in 2020. Boone later told authorities she fell asleep and awoke to find Torres unresponsive inside the suitcase.

Evidence presented during the trial included videos found on Boone's phone showing Torres struggling and calling for help while trapped in the suitcase. In the footage, Boone is heard taunting him, saying, “This is what it feels like when you cheat on me.” Prosecutors argued this demonstrated intent and a lack of remorse, which was central to the case against her.

The defense maintained that Boone’s actions were not premeditated and pointed to alcohol consumption as a contributing factor to her behavior. However, the jury ultimately found her guilty of second-degree murder, a charge that does not require proof of premeditation but does require evidence of a depraved mind.

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