Woman decided to teach her boyfriend a lesson and left him in a large suitcase he previously entered during a game they played, only to find him dead inside 11 hours later; found guilty
Florida – In a shocking case in Florida, a 47-year-old woman, identified as S. Boone, 47, has been convicted of second-degree murder for the death of her 42-year-old boyfriend, identified as J. Torres. The incident, which unfolded from a twisted game of hide-and-seek, ended tragically when Boone left Torres trapped in a suitcase, leaving him to suffocate. The conviction brings to a close a case that has gripped the community with its bizarre and horrifying details.
The events leading to the tragic death began on February 23, 2020, when Boone and Torres, reportedly intoxicated, decided to play a game of hide-and-seek. According to Boone’s testimony, the game took a macabre turn when Torres climbed into a large suitcase. Boone zipped him inside as part of what started as a joke. She recounted in court how they both found the situation amusing at first.
However, the situation escalated when Boone, fueled by past grievances from their tumultuous relationship, decided to “teach Torres a lesson” for his previous abusive behavior. Court documents revealed that Torres had been physically abusive toward Boone on several occasions, which she cited as her reason for retaliating in the moment.
Boone admitted to hearing Torres struggling to breathe and begging to be let out of the suitcase. Instead of freeing him, Boone mocked him and at one point used her son’s baseball bat to force him to retract his hand from a small opening in the luggage. She then left him zipped in the suitcase and went upstairs, where she fell asleep.
The next day, around 1 p.m., Boone discovered Torres still in the suitcase, now dead from what was later determined to be suffocation. Panicked, she called her ex-husband, who advised her to call 911. By the time help arrived, it was too late for Torres. An autopsy later confirmed the cause of death as suffocation and noted the cruel manner in which Torres met his end.
Boone was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, among other charges. Throughout the trial, her defense centered around battered spouse syndrome, arguing that her actions, though extreme, were the result of years of abuse at Torres’ hands.
During the trial, Boone’s emotional testimony detailed the abusive dynamics of their relationship, which she claimed included multiple instances where Torres physically assaulted her. She portrayed the fatal night as an accumulation of built-up trauma, hoping to make Torres realize the extent of her suffering.
However, prosecutors painted a different picture, emphasizing Boone’s calculated actions and her indifference to Torres’ suffering as he pleaded to be let out of the suitcase. The prosecution argued that Boone had ample opportunity to release Torres but chose not to, leading to his eventual death.
Assistant State Attorney W. Jay highlighted discrepancies in Boone’s account and questioned her motives, suggesting that her actions were more vindictive than corrective.
As Boone awaits her sentencing scheduled for December 2, the case has raised significant discussions about domestic abuse and the boundaries of self-defense. The state attorney, A. Bain, expressed the gravity of the case, stating, “Nobody really should have to endure this type of struggle and fight for their lives and have to die alone, begging for their last breath inside a suitcase.”
This tragic story underscores the severe consequences of unresolved domestic issues and the importance of seeking help before disputes escalate into violence. As Boone faces a possible life sentence, the community and the families involved are left to grapple with the aftermath of a situation that spiraled tragically out of control, highlighting the devastating impact of domestic violence.