Suitcase murder

New Zealand Woman Arrested After Toddler Found in Suitcase on Bus

In a shocking incident, a 2-year-old girl was discovered alive inside a suitcase in a bus luggage compartment in Kaiwaka, New Zealand. The bus driver found the toddler during a stop, after a passenger requested access to the luggage. The child, who appeared physically unharmed but was very hot, was taken to a hospital. A woman was arrested and charged with child neglect and was scheduled to appear in court, although her identity was not released.

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Southwest Flight Avoids Aircraft Near Las Vegas, Sparks Safety Concerns

A Southwest Airlines flight from Southern California experienced a sudden drop shortly after takeoff due to an alert about another aircraft nearby, resulting in passenger distress and injuries to two flight attendants. The plane descended approximately 300 feet in 36 seconds in response to the alert, which the FAA is now investigating. According to passenger accounts, the pilot mentioned a collision warning requiring an evasive maneuver, potentially involving a British fighter plane. Despite the incident, the flight continued to Las Vegas and landed safely, while Southwest Airlines is cooperating with the FAA to determine the specifics of the event.

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Woman Receives Life Sentence for Suffocating Boyfriend in Suitcase

Sarah Boone was sentenced to life imprisonment for the second-degree murder of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr. Boone was convicted of zipping Torres inside a suitcase, where he suffocated after hours of pleading to be released while Boone taunted him. The sentencing followed emotional victim impact statements from Torres’ family, who described devastating loss and ongoing trauma. Boone’s defense argued battered spouse syndrome, claiming abuse at Torres’ hands; however, this claim did not sway the jury or the judge. A motion for a new trial was denied prior to sentencing.

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