'No Accident' Sarah Boone to Claim Self-Defense at Suitcase Murder Trial

Sarah Boone's attorney, James Owens, told a surprised judge that his client planned to argue that she killed Jose Torres Jr. in self-defense, not by accident. Boone allegedly zipped up the victim into a suitcase, recorded him trying to get out, but left him to die overnight.

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[mondoenterprises]

She zipped up a guy in a suitcase and left him to die. Guilty. Next!

[tammy]

Judge Mike is NOT playing and I am here for him!

[SisterChristian]

This judge is so patient, professional and knowledgeable. Thank goodness he won’t let this get too out of control in his courtroom. I love watching him run his court

[myalee]

There could NOT been a more perfect judge for Ms Boone. He is assertive and extremely intelligent and matches her energy perfectly. She knows she can’t pull her know it all attitude with him because he really does know it all regarding the law and his position.

[marienola]

She said the words “not intentional” 68, 432 times. How was that self defense?

[Aussietari]

I am Sick &. Tired of Boone behaving as if She is the Victim here, rather than poor Jorge.😖

[michellestlicitra]

She threw the suitcase with him curled inside down a flight of stairs😡❗️ That’s where the blunt force traumas came from.

[rosearellanes]

I can't wait to see Sarah Boone to get what's coming to her! Sarah Boone, is no victim of DV. How dare her attorney resort to victim bashing

[gulliblesbabbles]

I love judge Kraynick. That man means business and he’s not putting up with any crap. I feel sorry for him but he’s the right man for the (very unpleasant) job. My hats off to judge Kraynick.

[nobodieshome_]

He. Closed. His. Law. Office. For. This. 😮 let that sink in

[iCover]

If Sarah didn’t record herself being cruel and taunting that man, she absolutely would have gotten away with this.

[Valturnaqueen]

You volunteered to take her case, you knew what you were getting in to. Not the court’s problem that you shut down your practice. 😂😂😂

[djt]

Fast forward to May 17, 2032: "We need more time, judge..."

[mariemoss]

If I hear “ you know i came in late”. You’re the one that answered her ad

[TheSblore]

Is gaslighting taught in Florida K-12 schools? Holy Moly! Thank goodness for this judge he is a saint!! 🙌🏼

[marilynlangley-wsxx]

I can't believe she wants makeup and a hair dresser! This woman has absolutely lost her ever loving mind

[Brandysky]

Oh, I believe a jury would have more compassion on accident than self- defense. There is absolutely no evidence for self-defense. This may be the worst attorney she has had yet!

[poorexcuseforadaughter]

So far this is the most productive Sarah Boone hearing ever. It actually looks like a court room and not Sarah’s circus.

[tringe]

She wants street clothes, makeup and someone to do her hair before/during trial ... smh. Who does she think she is, Madonna?!?

[bunnyonly]

Yes Mr. Owens, you have 18 days. You knew this going in. Repeating it over and over again won't change the trial date.