State: ‘Jorge Torres Took His Last, Panicked Breaths in This Box’
Dave Cacciatore Jr. pointed to the suitcase where Jorge Torres died and urged the jury to find Sarah Boone guilty of his murder. More
October 25, 2024
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Suitcase Deaths
Whether the murder happened in a suitcase or body parts were later found inside them, luggage frequently plays a prominent role in murder trials.
Sarah Boone Asks For Mistrial, Citing Victim’s Emotional Family
Sarah Boone's attorney, James Owens, asked for a mistrial after Jorge Torres' family became emotional and left the courtroom. More
October 25, 2024
Jorge Torres’ Daughter: Sarah Boone is ‘Calculated, Devious and Conniving’
Jorge Torres' daughters and ex-wife described Sarah Boone as controlling and described a final phone call with him on the night of his death. More
October 25, 2024
Bodycam Footage of Jorge Torres’ Arrest for Domestic Violence Is Shown
The jury is shown bodycam footage of victim, Jorge Torres' arrest for a June 2019 domestic violence incident. More
October 24, 2024
Jury Hears Audio From Sarah Boone’s 911 Call
The jury hears a 911 call made by Sarah Boone, who's accused of zipping her boyfriend, Jorge Torres, in a suitcase and leaving him to... More
October 24, 2024
Jury Sees Bodycam Footage From 2018 Incident Between Boone and Torres
The jury sees bodycam footage from a 2018 incident between Sarah Boone and Jorge Torres Jr. Prosecutors say Boone killed Torres. More
October 24, 2024
Defendant Sarah Boone Takes the Stand in Suitcase Murder Trial
Sarah Boone takes the stand as she faces charges of zipping her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr., in a suitcase and leaving him to die. More
October 22, 2024
Sarah Boone Demonstrates to Jury How She Zipped Up the Suitcase
Sarah Boone is asked whether she did anything to help Jorge Torres escape from the predicament that she zipped him up in, responding, 'No.' More
October 22, 2024
Moments of Sarah Boone’s Testimony As She Takes Stand in Her Defense
Sarah Boone takes the stand in her own defense and speaks about the incidents of past violence she suffered at the hands of Jorge Torres... More
October 22, 2024
Sarah Boone: ‘I Couldn’t Believe That He Could Fit in the Suitcase’
Sarah Boone described the game of hide-and-seek she was playing with Jorge Torres and explained why she left him zipped inside a suitcase. More
October 22, 2024
‘I’ll Get Rid of Him’: Jury Sees Texts, Videos from Sarah Boone’s Phone
Prosecutors showed a video of Jorge Torres begging to be released from a suitcase as Sarah Boone taunts him. More
October 21, 2024
Suitcase Murder Trial: Day 1 Recap
Neighbors provided key testimony about Jorge Torres and Sarah Boone's volatile relationship on the first day of her murder trial. More
October 21, 2024
Suitcase Murder Trial: Suitcase at Center of Case Is Shown to Jury
Crime scene investigator, Melissa Roughgarden, shows the jury the suitcase in which Sarah Boone allegedly left Jorge Torres inside to die. More
October 18, 2024
Bodycam Footage of Deputy Who Responded to Boone’s 911 Call Is Shown
Deputy Kayla Rodriguez is on the stand, as her bodycam footage, in response Sarah Boone's 911 call from Feb. 2020, is played for the jury. More
October 18, 2024
Jury Hears Sarah Boone’s 911 Call In Suitcase Murder Trial
The jury hears the 911 call made by Sarah Boone. In the audio Boone is heard telling the dispatcher that Jorge Torres Jr. 'Is purple.' More
October 18, 2024
Sarah Boone’s Ex-Husband Takes the Stand in Suitcase Murder Trial
Sarah Boone's ex-husband, Brian Boone, takes the stand. Sarah Boone called Brian to let him know that Jorge Torres Jr. was dead. More
October 18, 2024
Jury Seated in Sarah Boone’s Suitcase Murder Trial
A jury has been seated in Sarah Boone's trial. Boone is accused of zipping her boyfriend, Jorge Torres, in a suitcase and leaving him to... More
October 17, 2024
Sarah Boone’s Lawyers Struggle to Cite ‘Overt Act’ Leading to Death
Judge Michael Kraynick asked Sarah Boone's attorneys what overt act led to her claim of self-defense and Jorge Torres' death. More
October 16, 2024
Suitcase Murder: Sarah Boone’s Trial To Begin Monday
Sarah Boone's trial is set to begin on Monday after rejecting a plea deal that would've sent her to prison for 15 years. More
October 11, 2024
Woman found dead in luggage bag near Las Vegas airport
Homicide detectives are seeking leads in the suspicious death of 46-year-old Kristen Avelar, whose body was found in a luggage bag. More
October 11, 2024
Woman’s Body Found Inside Suitcase Near Las Vegas Airport
Kristen Avelar's body was found in a suitcase on October 3, in Las Vegas, after authorities received a report of a possible deceased person. More
October 10, 2024
Sarah Boone Offered Plea Deal, But Rejects Offer
Sarah Boone rejected a plea offer from prosecutors that would have sent her to prison for 15 years for pleading guilty to manslaughter. More
October 7, 2024
Sarah Boone Rejects Plea Deal Before Murder Trial
As jury selection begins in Sarah Boone's murder trial, she rejected a plea offer from prosecutors for 15 years in prison. More
October 7, 2024
Sarah Boone to Use Battered Spouse Syndrome Defense
Sarah Boone's new attorney filed a notice of intent to rely on 'Battered Spouse Syndrome' as her defense at her murder trial. More
September 6, 2024
Sarah Boone and Jorge Torres’ History of Domestic Violence
Records reveal charges were filed after arguments between Sarah Boone and Jorge Torres Jr. turned physical in the months before his death. More
September 4, 2024
Judge: Sarah Boone ‘only has herself to blame’ for current predicament
Sarah Boone's new attorney appeared with her at a hearing but was not able to convince the judge to delay her case. More
September 3, 2024
Judge Denies Sarah Boone’s Request to Delay Trial
Sarah Boone appeared with her ninth attorney in court, who said he plans to pursue a battered spouse defense at her murder trial. More
September 3, 2024
Attorney plans to represent Sarah Boone: ‘I plan on seeing it through’
An attorney filed a motion seeking to delay Sarah Boone's trial, saying he has volunteered to represent her in the murder trial. More
August 30, 2024
‘Unprepared’ Sarah Boone weighs clothing options at hearing
Sarah Boone complained at a hearing that she was 'unprepared' because she did not have internet access to review evidence in her case. More
August 14, 2024
Sarah Boone Complains She’s ‘Unprepared’ at Hearing
Sarah Boone complained she was unprepared due to a lack of access to the Internet when she tried to block media from a future hearing. More
August 14, 2024
