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

[RickshawFan]

Judge Kraynick also has to decide what if any are the "aggravating factors"
I have no idea besides the use of a firearm, mentioned below which doesn't apply to SB's conviction.

"In Florida, a person convicted of second-degree murder can receive a sentence of life in prison, which means they could potentially be eligible for parole, although the minimum sentence is typically set at 16.75 years without the possibility of parole; aggravating factors like using a firearm can increase the minimum sentence further.'

'Key points about second-degree murder in Florida:'

Maximum sentence: Life in prison

• Minimum sentence: 16.75 years imprisonment
• Parole eligibility: While a life sentence is possible, the specifics of parole eligibility would depend on the case details and sentencing guidelines'

When SB declined the plea deal, the judge told her the minimum for 2nd degree was 22.5 years , and that his hands were tied on that minimum. So she'd be looking at at least that amount.

 

[Observe_dont_Absorb]

Before her testimony, SB was sitting in court studying papers that had the features of BSS laid out. Cue cards, if you will. That was the role Owens played: preparing Sarah for the defense she had chosen. DV was not his idea, nor was BSS. Sarah has been fixated on this for years.

I distinctly recall Owens saying to reporters that SB had changed her plea because she didn't even know she was a victim of BSS until he and his team had fully explained it to her, that she didn't understand this about herself. I can't provide proof of that unfortunately.

However, were that being the case, he coerced her to change testimony by persuading her that a psychological theory could be used to excuse her crime. That's not OK. Even worse are the psychologists who want to promote themselves and their work by giving expert testimony in a case that is not fitting to the cause but gives them 'airtime' - self serving greed and self-promotion whilst sweeping the real facts under the carpet comes to mind.

If it's the other way around and SB found out about a theory that could excuse her and persuaded her lawyer to use it in her defence despite that it didn't fit the facts and evidence, then Owens would still be at fault as lawyers aren't suppose to just go along with random excuses of criminals are they? Ditto same again with the psychologists - do they turn up for any old case that they can promote their work and no care for if it's accurate?

 

[RickshawFan]

Most likely there will be no "probation report" forthcoming at sentencing.
I was curious how SB was going to try and pull off being the victim again and her track record of showing zilch remorse for killing JT.

"No, in Florida, a defendant convicted of second-degree murder typically would not meet with a probation officer before sentencingbecause second-degree murder is classified as a first-degree felony, which usually means a prison sentence is expected and probation is not a likely option due to the severity of the crime; however, the specifics can vary depending on the case and the judge's discretion.

Key points to remember:

No standard probation for 2nd degree murder:
In most cases, a person convicted of second-degree murder in Florida will be sentenced directly to prison without a pre-sentencing probation meeting.


Possible exceptions:
In rare instances where a judge is considering an unusual sentence with probation as a component, a pre-sentencing meeting with a probation officer might be ordered to evaluate the defendant's suitability for probation.'

Sometimes, it's the probation department that prepares the pre-sentence report, though. E.g. Ghislaine Maxwell and Elizabeth Holmes. Those cases were certain imprisonment. So, the probation department may be handling SB's pre-sentence report. This kinda makes sense, because then the same department handles prisoners' life on the outside from beginning to end. It also makes sense of the judge's comment that SB is entitled to a pre-sentence report because this is her first offense. Ergo: there's no file on her yet.
I'm thinking the pre-sentence report gets used for a lot of things, including what prison SB will be going to.

 

[Observe_dont_Absorb]

When SB declined the plea deal, the judge told her the minimum for 2nd degree was 22.5 years , and that his hands were tied on that minimum. So she'd be looking at at least that amount.

I wonder if the minimum related to not calling 911 when it would have been appropriate to do so and would have saved JT's life? There must be some added years for that sort of thing?

 

[RickshawFan]

Yeah it's hard to speculate without knowing where the 22.5 came from

16.75 might be the actual time you have to stay in prison, i.e. the minimum sentence minus good behavior.

 

[Izzylizzy]

'No imposter' is simply confirmation that both the transcript and audio/video are that of Judge Kraynick on the Court record on 10/7/24 since this has been linked multiple times already!

I think this is why he didn't say much in court - his testimony could have been used against him in other areas.

Good thinking.
Now I'm curious if CPS ever stepped in after SB was arrested and BB had sole custody and if they did what his son told them or didn't.
I wouldn't put it past SB to have drilled into her son's head to deny-deny everything if ever asked about her behavior and never ever tell anyone about what he saw between her and JT.
Maybe even including BB, his father.

 

[Luna20]

Brutal manner of death surely one aggravating factor especially taking into account JT's last words that we know of to the perpetrator "I can't breathe". Jmo

Great point. Actually telling the abuser that they can’t breathe should count for something (George Floyd).

Im not an attorney and I have no idea how these things work. Telling someone that you can’t breathe is a plea for life. She did nothing. She wasn’t scared because her actions were not what a person does when they are scared.

 

[Luna20]

At the end of the trial finding SB guilty of 2nd degree murder watch her get fingerprinted in the courtroom by the same female bailiff.
Sweet!
Very end of video.

This guy was doing camera cover. He stood right in the frame to prevent any close contact.

I suppose he didn’t want the close up images of defeat showing up everywhere.

 

[Izzylizzy]

This guy was doing camera cover. He stood right in the frame to prevent any close contact.

I suppose he didn’t want the close up images of defeat showing up everywhere.

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I've been looking at videos of the trial for much too long.
I didn't even realize that it was the male bailiff who did the fingerprinting and the female one walking her away.
All in all it was cool seeing her have to be fingerprinted out in the open.

 

[Observe_dont_Absorb]

Good thinking.
Now I'm curious if CPS ever stepped in after SB was arrested and BB had sole custody and if they did what his son told them or didn't.
I wouldn't put it past SB to have drilled into her son's head to deny-deny everything if ever asked about her behavior and never ever tell anyone about what he saw between her and JT.
Maybe even including BB, his father.

I keep thinking what the rental owner said about feeling sorry for the child who was so frequently alone out the front on his bike for hours that she confronted SB over it We know she also put him in the suitcase.

The child was 9 years old when SB was arrested. SB had been in that house with JT as the co-leaseholder for over 3 years as they moved in jointly (SB later had JT removed off the lease). We know SB's violence and drunken behaviour started before she even split up with her ex husband, so it predated moving in the house.

So, for at least 3.5 years after the drunken violence escalated out of all control, the child was between the ages of approx 5 - 9 years old. A child should not have been unsupervised at any time with SB IMO. SB should not have been tasked with collecting him from school (which she failed abjectly). SB should not have even been driving, no doubt half the time under the influence! SB should never have been alone with him, not allowed to bring him inside her home, never mind having him overnights. It's heartbreaking.

JMO MOO

 

[Luna20]

I've been looking at videos of the trial for much too long.
I didn't even realize that it was the male bailiff who did the fingerprinting and the female one walking her away.
All in all it was cool seeing her have to be fingerprinted out in the open.

Did you notice how she was fed up with SB? She was hovering over SB, she wasn’t going to let her sit around long. Even then Sarah was aloof.

SB didn’t acknowledge her waiting, but she knew she was there. As if to say ‘I’m speaking with my attorney now so just back off’. In her mind she is above any of the court personnel. Correction: she thinks she is a genius so she is above most people.

 

[Observe_dont_Absorb]

Did you notice how she was fed up with SB? She was hovering over SB, she wasn’t going to let her sit around long. Even then Sarah was aloof.

SB didn’t acknowledge her waiting, but she knew she was there. As if to say ‘I’m speaking with my attorney now so just back off’. In her mind she is above any of the court personnel. Correction: she thinks she is a genius so she is above most people.

Will we get to see footage of SB when the impact statements are read and / or the sentencing is done? If so, I bet she'll be a completely different person.

She's probably being kept in isolation for her own safety since new women coming into the jail will be straight from the outside and bringing in news of her case / coverage. Also I wonder if she'll emotionally / mentally crash now she's not won her case?

 

[Megnut]

Will we get to see footage of SB when the impact statements are read and / or the sentencing is done? If so, I bet she'll be a completely different person.

She's probably being kept in isolation for her own safety since new women coming into the jail will be straight from the outside and bringing in news of her case / coverage. Also I wonder if she'll emotionally / mentally crash now she's not won her case?

Nope. She's impervious.

She felt no shame, no empathy watching herself on record. She'll be a thorn in the side of anyone who will let her. Likely she'll rachet it up on her son too, blaming him for her lot in life. Ludicrous but it's what she does. How do you deal with a SB? You don't or you do it from a remarkable physical and/or emotional distance.

It's best for everyone if she stays behind bars till the end of time.

JMO

 

[RickshawFan]

I haven't seen anyone mention SB's fake black eye that she claimed Jorge did? It doesn't even look like a black eye. It looks like a parody of a black eye, or maybe a cartoon. She's clearly never had one. Musta used L' s paint box.

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[Megnut]

I haven't seen anyone mention SB's fake black eye that she claimed Jorge did? It doesn't even look like a black eye. It looks like a parody of a black eye, or maybe a cartoon. She's clearly never had one. Musta used L's paint box.

Exactly. No pus, no droopy eye. Instead it's how a 3rd grade boy would DRAW a black eye. Black. Not purples... not spreading out, no weeping, no eye swollen shut.

And poor JT, resigned to SB's circus of one.

 

[Izzylizzy]

I keep thinking what the rental owner said about feeling sorry for the child who was so frequently alone out the front on his bike for hours that she confronted SB over it We know she also put him in the suitcase.

The child was 9 years old when SB was arrested. SB had been in that house with JT as the co-leaseholder for over 3 years as they moved in jointly (SB later had JT removed off the lease). We know SB's violence and drunken behaviour started before she even split up with her ex husband, so it predated moving in the house.

So, for at least 3.5 years after the drunken violence escalated out of all control, the child was between the ages of approx 5 - 9 years old. A child should not have been unsupervised at any time with SB IMO. SB should not have been tasked with collecting him from school (which she failed abjectly). SB should not have even been driving, no doubt half the time under the influence! SB should never have been alone with him, not allowed to bring him inside her home, never mind having him overnights. It's heartbreaking.

JMO MOO

It was an open secret to all that knew this child that he was neglected and surrounded by danger.

I forgot about the apt manager.

 

[LaborDayRN]

Alcohol has ruined so many lives. It sounds like he was abusive to her and in the end she committed the ultimate abuse being murder.
I don't understand why no one called Child Protective services about the child.

 

[Izzylizzy]

Alcohol has ruined so many lives. It sounds like he was abusive to her and in the end she committed the ultimate abuse being murder.
I don't understand why no one called Child Protective services about the child.

There was abuse towards each other and videos shown at trial that SB herself filmed show her as the instigator quite a few times with threats and vile berating rhetoric.
Her ex-husband BB also claimed that she was a violent drunk towards him.
So SB was a violent drunk before JT came into her life.
That's how she rolled.

 

[Wishbone]

Just waiting to see if SB will stay true to form and send her usual correspondence to the court. You know, the ridiculous requests for this, that or whatever nonsense her rabid mind conjures up.

 

[Megnut]

Just waiting to see if SB will stay true to form and send her usual correspondence to the court. You know, the ridiculous requests for this, that or whatever nonsense her rabid mind conjures up.

For as long she has access to a pen.

There's no cure for who she is.

JMO