The information provided does not match the details of a Jorge D. Torres from Rockford, IL, who died on July 2, 2023. Instead, the sources describe the death of Jorge Torres Jr., a 42-year-old man from Winter Park, Florida.
Jorge Torres Jr. died after being zipped into a suitcase by his girlfriend, Sarah Boone, in an incident that occurred in February 2020.
Boone and Torres had been drinking and allegedly agreed to play a game of hide-and-seek, during which Boone zipped Torres into the suitcase. She then went upstairs to bed, believing Torres could free himself from the suitcase. However, Torres was unable to escape and pleaded for help, which Boone ignored. Video evidence reviewed by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office showed Torres attempting to free himself and Boone laughing and making comments, including "That’s what I feel like when you cheat on me".
Boone was arrested on February 25, 2020, by Orange County deputies after Torres was found dead inside the suitcase outside their home. She has been charged with second-degree murder and is currently preparing for her trial, which has been delayed multiple times due to issues with her legal representation. Boone has gone through at least eight attorneys, with many citing irreconcilable differences and an adversarial relationship with her. As of the latest updates, Boone is representing herself in court, although a judge had appointed a criminal defense attorney to represent her earlier.
Torres’ family has spoken out about the incident, describing him as a "good son" who was not perfect but was loved by his family. His mother, Blanca, expressed sadness for Boone but emphasized her desire for justice. The family disapproved of the relationship between Torres and Boone and hopes for a guilty verdict in the trial.
