CNN —A Florida woman was found guilty of second-degree murder Friday after authorities said she zipped her boyfriend up in a suitcase and left him for dead back in 2020.
Sarah Boone, now 47, told authorities her boyfriend got trapped in a suitcase and died during a game of hide-and-seek, court records show.
Boone also testified she thought Torres could get out of the suitcase, the affiliate said.
She testified in her own defense for almost five hours, CNN affiliate WESH reported.
Boone’s attorney said they were very disappointed following the verdict, while the family of Torres was emotional and declined to speak with the media, CNN affiliate WESH reported.
Persons:
Sarah Boone, Boone zipped, Jorge Torres Jr, Torres, Boone, Andrew Bain’s, “, “ Boone, ”, ” James Owens, ” Boone, Karimi
Organizations:
CNN, Sheriff’s, State, WFTV, WESH
Locations:
Florida, Orange