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

[Seattle1]

What did the bailiff take out of her hand rather abruptly?

Probably a mini stapler she thought she'd take back with her to keep up her 'tailored look' behind bars awaiting sentencing...

 

[cujenn81]

I'm so glad this decision 2nd Degree Murder has been quickly agreed.

There is justice now for JT and his family and everyone who knew and loved him and all of us around the world who stood in solidarity with them.

SB thought she was getting away with murder, no wonder all the smirking 'duper's delight'. I was watching her closely when the verdict came in and her breathing rate sped up, could see her shoulder rising and falling very quickly. She wasn't expecting that.

Her blink rate was also through the roof.

 

[Seattle1]

Sarah Boone Sits Emotionless as Verdict is Read for Boyfriend’s Suitcase Murder​

Oct 25, 2024 #SarahBoone #LawAndCrime

The jury deliberated until 8:30 p.m. on Friday night, when they unanimously reached a guilty verdict for second-degree murder against the defendant, Sarah Boone, who left her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr., to die in a suitcase after a drunken game of hide-and-seek. Boone has yet to be sentenced but could face life in prison.

 

[#JUSTICE4WILDER]

DBM

 

[sasha17]

I was out for a bit and was shocked to come home to a verdict! I really didn't think we'd get a verdict tonight. The jurors must have all been in agreement from the start to have had dinner, filled out the forms, and returned in under 90 minutes. So happy with the guilty verdict and finally, justice for Jorge and his family.

 

[I am not Sherlock H.]

It's finally over and Sarah has delayed her punishment long enough.

That was quick as others here have noted! Swift. Reflecting on this journey, multiple defendant-driven delays and impediments - prolonged over many months and years. Then even IMO a lengthy defense closing statement.

Fortunately although many of us - me included - questioned at times, the state IMO soundly brought it all together with evidence and surely in the closing statement and their rebuttal closing. The jury was also swift and deliberate. I was amazed as @cujenn81 notes in post # 832 above how one juror, a male I believe, forcefully and rapidly announced ‘yes’ before the poling question could quite be finished.

Glad to all here that helped follow and updates along this unfortunate trial. Concluding finally with some justice for JT, his family, and friends. At long last.

The irony is not lost either IMO. For all of the defendants attempts to delay and avoid, it comes down to six days of court, 3 hours of closing, ~1-1/2 hours of 6 FL jurors viewing the evidence, 10 minutes to announce the verdict, and ~1 additional hour for sentencing on December 2. MOO

 

[Seattle1]

BOONE VERDICT​

 

[steeltowngirl]

Glad to see the jury brought justice for Jorge.
Enjoy prison, Sarah, you are lucky to get a cell and not a suitcase.

 

[MTW2011]

Attorney Emily Baker pointed out on her livestream that part of Owens’ after verdict statement to the media said he was sure “she’d be filing an appeal”, he didn’t say “he” or “we” which Emily found interesting.

Nevertheless, if Owens was truly only onboard for the trial, I think it will be difficult to any future appellate attorneys (and she may try to cycle thru several…) to argue ineffective assistance of counsel. Owens, in my opinion, strongly defended his client and did the best he could given the circumstances and facts given but JMOO

 

[Curious Me]

Watch the Verdict being read here:

FL v. Sarah Boone: Suitcase Murder Trial

UPDATE: Sarah Boone was convicted of murdering her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr, who died after he was zipped inside a suitcase.

www.courttv.com

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

On Day 10 of Sarah Boone’s murder trial the family appeared in court for the first time to hear attorney’s closing arguments.

www.wftv.com

 

[Izzylizzy]

Her blink rate was also through the roof.

Not one tear.
I don't think she even shed one during the trial and not even once whenever she heard Jorge pleading for his life.

 

[Izzylizzy]

Attorney Emily Baker pointed out on her livestream that part of Owens’ after verdict statement to the media said he was sure “she’d be filing an appeal”, he didn’t say “he” or “we” which Emily found interesting.

Nevertheless, if Owens was truly only onboard for the trial, I think it will be difficult to any future appellate attorneys (and she may try to cycle thru several…) to argue ineffective assistance of counsel. Owens, in my opinion, strongly defended his client and did the best he could given the circumstances and facts given but JMOO

Why would she find that interesting?
She's a lawyer and is well aware that that is for an appellate lawyer and Owens is not one.

 

[Hazelnutty]

Many thanks to my fellow Websleuth-ers for keeping Jorge's thread updated and moving.

I'm so relieved this wretched woman was found guilty. I feel sorry for those who have to be housed with or around her for the length of her imprisonment.

May Jorge rest in peace.

 

[Izzylizzy]

Attorney Emily Baker pointed out on her livestream that part of Owens’ after verdict statement to the media said he was sure “she’d be filing an appeal”, he didn’t say “he” or “we” which Emily found interesting.

Nevertheless, if Owens was truly only onboard for the trial, I think it will be difficult to any future appellate attorneys (and she may try to cycle thru several…) to argue ineffective assistance of counsel. Owens, in my opinion, strongly defended his client and did the best he could given the circumstances and facts given but JMOO

He argued for what his client believed she was, a victim of BSS.
IIRC: BSS as a defense does not have a good record for acquittals.
He didn't walk blindly into her case but he was smart enough to try at first to get her to agree to a plea deal.

 

[Seattle1]

Attorney Emily Baker pointed out on her livestream that part of Owens’ after verdict statement to the media said he was sure “she’d be filing an appeal”, he didn’t say “he” or “we” which Emily found interesting.

Nevertheless, if Owens was truly only onboard for the trial, I think it will be difficult to any future appellate attorneys (and she may try to cycle thru several…) to argue ineffective assistance of counsel. Owens, in my opinion, strongly defended his client and did the best he could given the circumstances and facts given but JMOO

I heard Owens post verdict statements on Fox 35 outside the Courthouse-- linked below.
Owens won't be doing any appeal for SB knowing there are public defenders that only do appellate work. Owens thinks she has strong issues including no continuance and putting together a defense in 45 days. IMO, SB had 4 years, and 9 attorneys, and I don't think the outcome would have been any different.

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.

www.fox35orlando.com

 

[acehard]

She got a fair trial and her attorneys fought for her, although this could all have been avoided if she took the plea deal.

 

[Izzylizzy]

I heard Owens post verdict statements on Fox 35 outside the Courthouse-- linked below.
Owens won't be doing any appeal for SB knowing there are public defenders that only do appellate work. Owens thinks she has strong issues including no continuance and putting together a defense in 45 days. IMO, SB had 4 years, and 9 attorneys, and I don't think the outcome would have been any different.

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.

www.fox35orlando.com

Every defense attorney who gets interviewed after their client is convicted believes they have "strong" appellate issues.
Then comes the reality.
It can take years.
As long as she has to sit in prison let them appeal and appeal some more.
Not only SB, but Jennifer C. and Ashely B.

 

[I am not Sherlock H.]

He argued for what his client believed she was, a victim of BSS.
IIRC: BSS as a defense does not have a good record for acquittals.
He didn't walk blindly into her case but he was smart enough to try at first to get her to agree to a plea deal.

And let’s not forget either, IIRC it was just before the jury was called in and verdict read I believe there was discussion on the record with judge and counsel. The state requested that to be discussed, possibly even a separate hearing on it. The subject was any possible financial payment considerations for defense counsel with the defendant. And defense counsel Owens offered to the court - that they had discussed many options with their client including a possible plea deal. And she had wanted to have a trial. And all defense counsel and SB agreed to that on the record. IIRC SB was sitting there through that too - and indicated to the judge her satisfaction? And the judge decided no further hearing on it was needed. Maybe others can confirm this point.

IANAL so won’t comment on the fruit to be had by appeal. But this court seems to have gotten a lot on the record in this case. Seems IMO the one individual that really hasn’t tried to work with anyone throughout this ordeal is the one that was just sentenced. MOO

 

[Izzylizzy]

I heard Owens post verdict statements on Fox 35 outside the Courthouse-- linked below.
Owens won't be doing any appeal for SB knowing there are public defenders that only do appellate work. Owens thinks she has strong issues including no continuance and putting together a defense in 45 days. IMO, SB had 4 years, and 9 attorneys, and I don't think the outcome would have been any different.

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.

www.fox35orlando.com

I also don't think the outcome would have been any different.
There was no way anyone could ever unsee and unfeel the suitcase video then there was no way going back after viewing SB's documented videos where the jury got to see the real SB in action.

 

[Izzylizzy]

And let’s not forget either, IIRC it was just before the jury was called in and verdict read I believe there was discussion on the record with judge and counsel. The state requested that to be discussed, possibly even a separate hearing on it. The subject was any possible financial payment considerations for defense counsel with the defendant. And defense counsel Owens offered to the court - that they had discussed many options with their client including a possible plea deal. And she had wanted to have a trial. And all defense counsel and SB agreed to that on the record. IIRC SB was sitting there through that too - and indicated to the judge her satisfaction? And the judge decided no further hearing on it was needed. Maybe others can confirm this point.

IANAL so won’t comment on the fruit to be had by appeal. But this court seems to have gotten a lot on the record in this case. Seems IMO the one individual that really hasn’t tried to work with anyone throughout this ordeal is the one that was just sentenced. MOO

Could be this.?
I posted this last night.
The prosecution had filed a motion with the court that Owen/team and jury consultant could have a "possible conflict of interest" or a "conflict of interest" with the defendant SB.

Yesterday at 6:54 PM
"Last night at the end of the prior thread sasha17 posted this court filing by the prosecutor against Owens/team and jury consultant.
NewsNation Ashley Banfield addresses it with guest.
Did they get Movie/book rights?
Documentary?


"SBM. Did you see the motion the state filed on Monday on this exact topic? Basically, Sarah Boone is indigent, having costs (actually only investigator Billy Lane) being paid by the court. "The Defendant has secured the services of four attorneys and a jury/trial consultant — and perhaps more people that the State is unaware of at this time."

It goes on: "The defense team is expending a tremendous amount of costs having traveled from Milton, Florida to Orlando, Florida for a several week trial. The team returned to Milton, Florida prior to the arrival of Hurricane Milton in central Florida and then travelled back after it had passed — incurring additional costs."

And their point is: "The State is concerned about a potential conflict of interest between the Defendant and her team... The only way for the Court to know if there is an actual conflict of interest, rather than a potential conflict of interest, is to review the financial arrangements between the Defendant and her team."

The state's request is for the court to look into this and figure out what's going on. No filed response from the defense or the court yet, and I haven't heard this brought up at all during the trial.'

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