Sarah Boone sentenced to life for suitcase murder of boyfriend

Sarah Boone was sentenced to life in prison for the second-degree murder of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres, whom she killed by locking him in a suitcase in February 2020. Following a trial that concluded in October 2024, a jury found Boone guilty in just over an hour. The sentencing featured emotional testimonies from Torres' family, who described the devastating impact of his loss on their lives. Jorge Torres' mother expressed that while she did not hate Boone, she could not forgive her for taking her son's life. Boone attempted to portray herself as a victim of abuse during her sentencing, claiming her relationship with Torres was fraught with violence.

She expressed her love for him and her wish for forgiveness, but the jury and judge remained unmoved. The defense's motion for a new trial was rejected, solidifying Boone's life sentence. This case has garnered significant media attention, reflecting broader societal issues surrounding domestic violence and the complexities of such tragic incidents.