GUILTY FL - Sarah Boone, 42, charged with murdering boyfriend Jorge Torres, 42, by leaving him locked in suitcase, Winter Park, Feb 2020 #3

[I am not Sherlock H.]

What did the judge strike from the record? TIA

Not 100% positive, but I think it was something about, ‘ok what exactly did the state do?’ ‘What exactly did the state prove or say?’ Something along those lines as best I can recall. Judge immediately went and struck it…… but the bell was rung.

Other details as @acehard alludes to above in post # 712.

And thanks to all for keeping this current and up to date! I finally went out and raked leaves for about an hour. And back now to hear the nice state rebuttal. For JT.

And there it is again…… ‘voluntary intoxication does not excuse’…… I also like his choice use of the words of SB, her own chants to JT, and her use of foul language to denigrate JT….. for one last day and one last time. And her own words about another apparent interest of SB. As he lay trapped, suffocating, and dying in a suitcase. One she helped secure shut. SMH. MOO

 

[Luna20]

He is making things up and lying. I understand the truth being stretched but this is outright fabricated lies.

She was ‘afraid when she saw his fingers’ so she had the right to inflict pain. Nonsense!

She could have left. Case closed.

 

[Wishbone]

Bam. State saying physics doesn't lie. The whole story of how JT got in the suitcase and also how he got his injuries are suspect. There is more at play than has been revealed.

 

[Izzylizzy]

Does SB realize that Prosecutor Jay is talking about her? lol

 

[arielilane]

Excellent rebuttal. Well done, Attorney Jay.
Loved his passion.

Maybe Jorge Torres’ loved ones can finally have a little peace.

Glad to see so much love and support for Jorge Torres.

 

[Luna20]

Does SB realize that Prosecutor Jay is talking about her? lol

Not a chance! She is a great intelligent person.

 

[nodamselindistress]

If I am on that jury I enjoy my dinner then vote guilty for 2nd deg murder.

 

[arielilane]

They are to choose a foreperson

 

[I am not Sherlock H.]

Mr. Jay what about the bat?

And there it is…… the loud sound? Heard by the neighbors IIUC? Was it the suitcase tumbling down some steps? Down all of the steps? And only JT seems to have injuries consistent with that. And no injuries on SB consistent with that. So thankful he has stated that. And in front of the jury. On the record.

I wish the in court camera would show more of the defendant during this close. MOO

 

[sasha17]

And off they go to deliberate! Jurors, may the force be with you.

 

[Izzylizzy]

And there it is…… the loud sound? Heard by the neighbors IIUC? Was it the suitcase tumbling down some steps? Down all of the steps? And only JT seems to have injuries consistent with that. And no injuries on SB consistent with that. So thankful he has stated that. And in front of the jury. On the record.

I wish the in court camera would show more of the defendant during this close. MOO

I was shocked when he began speaking about JT's injuries and that they probably happened when he was out of the suitcase.

 

[arielilane]

Prosecution and defense closing arguments are included at link.


The jury has to be unanimous in their decision.

Here are the charges the jury will have to consider and the potential outcomes:

• Second-degree murder
• Manslaughter
• Culpable negligence
• Not guilty

Sarah Boone trial: Jury begins deliberations; here's what they can decide

The fate of Sarah Boone is in the hands of the jury.

www.fox35orlando.com

How long will the jury deliberate?​

Judge Michael Kraynick said he wanted the jury to begin deliberations on Friday, as soon as closing arguments ended. While court typically ends around 5 p.m., Judge Kraynick said he received permission to allow the jury to deliberate into the evening hours, potentially through 10 p.m. if needed.

 

[Izzylizzy]

They are to choose a foreperson

The body language woman Ms. Constantine in the video who analyzed the jury said that jurors 1 & 2, female and male, 50s appear to be buddies,
Juror # 13 is the DV survivor.
I was disappointed that nothing about the jurors was published.
I other trials we knew the age, occupation, location,sometimes a hobby, what news they read.
Maybe that's just with the real high profile trials.

 

[Seattle1]

Orlando Sentinel also citing minimum sentence SB faces if convicted of 2nd degree murder is 22.5 years -- I'm wondering if this was the Statute in Feb 2020.

10/25/24

Jurors who’ll decide fate of accused suitcase killer Boone to have additional options besides murder charge

In addition to 2nd-degree murder, jury can convict her of manslaughter or culpable negligence in 2020 death of boyfriend Torres who suffocated inside a suitcase

www.orlandosentinel.com

 

[sasha17]

Finally a mention by the judge of the filed motion for a hearing on the defense's financial conflict of interest issue!

Owens, Henderson, and Beck all deny any conflict of interest.

 

[Izzylizzy]

In progress.
If a verdict does come in tonight he will be live-streaming.

 

[Seattle1]

VERDICT WATCH!

 

[#JUSTICE4WILDER]

What are everyone's guesses on how long the jury will be out?
2 hours is my guess.

 

[lonetraveler]

I can totally emphasize on your PTSD after the Casey Anthony case concerning juries.

I meant empathy

 

[#JUSTICE4WILDER]

Also how old is SB?