From: jcs
George Torres Jr., 42, was the boyfriend of 42-year-old Sarah Boone [01:53:00]. His death on the night of February 23, 2020, was attributed to suffocation after being locked inside a suitcase [01:57:00].
Relationship Dynamics with Sarah Boone
Sarah’s initial explanation for George’s death was that it was a “totally unintentional and unforeseen accident” [02:03:00]. She claimed they were playing hide-and-seek after a night of drinking wine and doing puzzles [03:27:00]. She stated George got into the suitcase willingly, and she zipped it up jokingly before falling asleep [05:20:00].
However, the relationship between George and Sarah was complex and marked by domestic issues:
- Alcohol Consumption Sarah admitted they had been drinking wine [03:29:00]. Later, she implied that she only drank occasionally due to George [13:01:00].
- Domestic Violence George was on parole for domestic violence against Sarah [04:54:00]. He had been arrested multiple times for domestic violence against her, and Sarah had reportedly bailed him out each time [05:01:00].
- Past Incidents Sarah’s last call to police regarding domestic violence against George did not result in charges for him [11:20:00]. She referred to a “curtain rod incident” about a month prior to George’s death [12:35:00].
- Sarah’s Perspective on Abuse Sarah stated that George “comes at me all the time,” and her usual response was to “flee or try to go upstairs and go to sleep” [11:51:00]. She also mentioned filing a restraining order against George at one point [14:43:00].
- Anger Management Sarah claimed George was attending anger management classes and making progress [14:49:00]. She believed he had “changed” and expressed her love for him [14:09:00].
George’s Injuries
During the investigation, an autopsy revealed injuries to George Torres Jr. that were sustained the night he died, none of which were present before he entered the apartment [09:21:00]. These injuries included:
- Injuries to his left shoulder [09:07:00].
- A cut near his lip [09:12:00].
- His mouth was “a little” injured [09:17:00].
- A contusion on his neck [09:39:00].
- Bruising on the left side of his forehead, head, and skull [10:46:00].
Sarah denied causing these injuries, suggesting he might have fallen off her son’s bike or frequently ran into walls [09:27:00], and claimed she had “not touched him” [11:05:00].