Crime
Sarah Boone found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres
Sarah Boone, a Florida woman, has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the February 2020 death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres.
The tragic incident occurred in Winter Park, Florida. Torres was found deceased inside a suitcase after a night of drinking and a bizarre game of hide-and-seek.
According to court documents, Boone initially claimed that the incident was an accident. She stated that she and Torres had been drinking and decided to play a game where Torres would hide inside the suitcase. Boone then fell asleep, unaware of the dire consequences.
However, video evidence recovered from Boone’s phone revealed a different story. The videos captured Torres’s distress as he struggled to breathe inside the suitcase, pleading for help. Boone’s response to his cries was callous and insensitive, as she made light of his suffering.
The medical examiner’s report confirmed that Torres died from asphyxiation and blunt force trauma.
After a series of legal delays, including multiple changes of attorneys, Boone’s trial finally commenced in October 2024. The jury found her guilty of second-degree murder, a verdict that brings a sense of justice to the family and friends of Jorge Torres.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.