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Sarah Boone verdict: Jury finds Florida woman guilty in 'suitcase murder' of boyfriend

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Prosecutors said Sarah Boone zipped Jorge Torres , 42 , inside a suitcase during a drunken game of hide-and-seek.

Boone said she and Torres were drinking wine and "passed out" in her bed.

She woke up hours later to find Torres unresponsive and not breathing in the suitcase.

Boone rejected a plea deal in which a judge would have sentenced her to 15 years in prison for manslaughter.

Sarah Boone went through several attorneys before her trial, many of whom asked to be withdrawn from the case due to irreconcilable differences with Boone over her defense.

Boone also claimed her various lawyers were not working with her, not being available, not having certain documents or evidence, and outright lying to her.

Boone filed a motion to dismiss her second -degree murder case, citing her constitutional right to a speedy trial.

Sarah Boone was charged with second -degree murder in the death of Jorge Torres .

Boone had the option of finding not guilty of any charges.

Both sides agreed to the potential of lesser charges, including manslaughter and culpable negligence.

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