Suitcase murder suspect to be sentenced Monday – WFTV

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Sarah Boone will be sentenced Monday after a lengthy trial that culminated in a second-degree murder charge in the death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr.

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The case was characterized by days of deliberations and intense arguments in the courtroom. It centered on allegations of escalating domestic disputes that led to Torres’ death.

In October, Boone was convicted of second-degree murder after investigators said she put Torres in a suitcase and left him to die.

Read: Orange County jury finds Sarah Boone guilty in ‘suitcase murder’ trial

During the trial, prosecutors argued the act was premeditated, citing cell phone video from Boone’s phone that showed Torres in the suitcase, begging to be released while laughing and taunting him.

The defense countered by claiming battered spouse syndrome. On the 10th day of the trial in Orange County, the jury ultimately rejected the defense and convicted Boone of second-degree murder.

Read: Sarah Boone trial: Defense expected to rest over alleged ‘suitcase murder’

In November, Boone filed a motion seeking a new trial. She alleged that she was denied a court-appointed attorney.

Her sentencing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

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