Sarah Boone sentence: Florida woman sentenced in boyfriend's suitcase murder
Sarah Boone, the Florida woman convicted of killing her boyfriend in Feb. 2020 by locking him inside a suitcase, will spend the rest of her life in prison. Boone was convicted of second-degree murder by a six-person jury in October 2024.
What Sarah Boone said may have sealed her life sentence
Texas attorney Lauren Cadilac joined FOX 35 News+ to react to the life sentence handed to convicted suitcase murderer Sarah Boone, and why what Boone said on the stand during the hearing may not have helped her fate.
Sarah Boone sentenced in boyfriend's suitcase murder
Sarah Boone, the Florida woman convicted of killing her boyfriend in Feb. 2020 by locking him inside a suitcase, will spend the rest of her life in prison. Boone was convicted of second-degree murder by a six-person jury in October 2024.
Sarah Boone sentenced to life in boyfriend's suitcase murder
Sarah Boone was sentenced to life in prison in the 2020 murder of her boyfriend Jorge Torres, who was zipped inside a suitcase and left to die. She was convicted of second-degree murder in October 2024.
Sarah Boone takes stand at sentencing hearing
Sarah Boone delivered a 20-minute speech during her sentencing hearing, following her conviction of second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres. She alleged abuse by Torres during her speech, lamented the criminal justice system, the state, media coverage of her trial. She also discussed her love for Torres, and asked for forgiveness from him and his family.
Jorge Torres' mom confronts Sarah Boone on son's murder
Jorge Torres' mother spoke during Sarah Boone's sentencing hearing in the death of her son. Boone was convicted of second-degree murder of Torres, who was locked inside a suitcase during a drunken game of hide-and-seek. "I don't hate her for what she did," Torres' mother told the judge during her victim impact statement. "She (did) not only kill my son, she killed a father, brother, an uncle."
Suitcase Murder Trial: Sarah Boone to be sentenced today
FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about what to expect when Sarah Boone enters an Orange County courtroom today for her sentencing hearing in front of Judge Michael Kraynick. Boone was convicted in October of second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres. Watch the sentencing hearing at 1:30 p.m. live on FOX LOCAL.
Sarah Boone: Judge sentences Florida woman to life for killing boyfriend inside suitcase
Sarah Boone is set to be sentenced Monday after being found guilty of second-degree murder back in October.
Sarah Boone sentencing: Florida woman convicted of boyfriend's murder inside suitcase to be sentenced
Sarah Boone, the Florida woman convicted of murdering her boyfriend by locking him inside a suitcase, is scheduled to be sentenced on Monday.
Sarah Boone files motion for new trial in 'suitcase murder' of boyfriend
Convicted killer Sarah Boone is seeking a new trial after a jury found her guilty of second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres.
What could sentencing look like for Sarah Boone?
Lauren Cadilac, a Texas attorney who has watched this case closely, joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about the verdict in the Suitcase Murder Trial and what sentencing could look like for convicted murderer Sarah Boone.
Sarah Boone 'shocked' by murder conviction in boyfriend's suitcase death, lawyer says
While Sarah Boone did not appear to show much emotion after a jury found her guilty of second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres, she was shocked by the verdict, according to her lawyer.
Sarah Boone's attorney will not represent her if she appeals murder conviction
The attorney representing Sarah Boone said that he would not be representing her if she were to appeal her second-degree murder conviction.
State Attorney Andrew Bain on Sarah Boone verdict
Florida State Attorney Andrew Bain and the state prosecutors spoke briefly with reporters following the verdict in Florida v. Sarah Boone. Boone was found guilty of second-degree murder in the Feb. 2020 death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres, who was locked inside a suitcase and left to suffocate, officials said. Boone initially claimed Torres' death was not intentional, but at trial, claimed it was in self-defense.
Sarah Boone's lawyer reacts to guilty verdict: 'Disappointed'
Attorney James Owens, who represented Sarah Boone during her murder trial, told reporters that he was "disappointed" in the jury's guilty verdict, but that he respected the jury's decision. He admitted the state had some strong evidence, but felt he and his team had some strong evidence as well. He said Boone was "shocked" at the guilty verdict on second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres. Owens was the ninth lawyer to represent Boone. Boone went through went through 8 court-appointed lawyers previously, whom all withdrew due to differences with Boone or conflicts of interest.
Sarah Boone verdict: Jury finds Florida woman guilty in 'suitcase murder' of boyfriend
A jury rendered a guilty verdict in the second-degree murder trial of Sarah Boone.
Sarah Boone found guilty of second-degree murder
A jury rendered a guilty verdict in the second-degree murder trial of Sarah Boone. The jury arrived at that decision after a short period of deliberations that began late Friday afternoon, following closing arguments.
Sarah Boone trial: Jurors reach verdict in an hour
Sarah Boone was found guilty of second-degree murder in the Feb. 2020 death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres. The jury a little more than an hour to reach a unanimous verdict.
Lawyer: This is the key piece of evidence in the Sarah Boone trial
Laura Cadilac of Cadilac Law, a Texas-based law firm, has been following the Sarah Boone trial. She joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer shortly after the case was given to the jury to discuss some of the most interesting moments of the trial. While second-degree murder was the most severe charge against Sarah Boone, Cadilac she said was surprised that Boone wasn't charged with first-degree murder in light of the videos at the center of the case.
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