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entertainment2 months ago

Netflix's 'The Perfect Neighbor' Unveils Tragedy and Lessons on Gun Violence

The top movie on Netflix is 'The Perfect Neighbor,' a documentary about the tragic shooting of Ajike Owens in Florida, highlighting issues with Stand Your Ground laws and police bodycam footage, directed by Geeta Gandbhir. Other trending movies include Hulu's '40 Acres,' HBO Max's 'The Alabama Solution,' and Prime Video's 'John Candy: I Like Me,' covering topics from apocalyptic survival to prison conditions and Hollywood history.

world2 months ago

The Perfect Neighbor: Unveiling Tragedy and Justice Through CCTV Footage

The Netflix documentary 'The Perfect Neighbor' examines the tragic death of Ajike Owens, a Black mother shot by her white neighbor in Florida, highlighting how police bodycam footage reveals the escalation of conflicts and questions the impact of stand your ground laws, which disproportionately affect people of color and can escalate violence. The film aims to shed light on systemic issues and advocate for change.

crime2 years ago

"Justice sought as Susan Lorincz pleads not guilty in fatal shooting of Ajike Owens"

Susan Lorincz, the woman charged with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of her neighbor Ajike "AJ" Owens, pleaded not guilty. Lorincz waived her right to an arraignment and remains in custody on $150,000 bond. The shooting occurred on June 2 in Ocala, Florida, after a dispute over Owens' children playing near Lorincz's home. Lorincz was charged with first-degree manslaughter, culpable negligence, battery, and two counts of assault. Body camera footage revealed previous incidents where Lorincz complained about neighborhood children. Owens' family called for upgraded charges, but the state attorney stated there was insufficient evidence for second-degree murder.

crime2 years ago

Calls for Change at Funeral of Black Florida Mother Killed by White Neighbor.

Family, friends, and civil rights leaders gathered for the funeral of Ajike "AJ" Owens, a Florida mom who was shot and killed after confronting her neighbor. The neighbor, Susan Lorincz, claimed self-defense, but Sheriff Billy Woods said it was not justified. Lorincz was arrested on counts of manslaughter with a firearm. Owens was a single mom of four who loved her children. Her mother called for change and criticized the Marion County deputies for taking several days to arrest Lorincz. Civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton delivered the eulogy.

crime2 years ago

Remembering the Faithful Black Mother Killed by White Neighbor in Florida.

Civil rights leaders and ministers demanded justice during a memorial service for Ajike Owens, a Black mother of four who was fatally shot by her white neighbor in Ocala, Florida. The neighbor, Susan Louise Lorincz, has been charged with manslaughter with a firearm, as well as culpable negligence, battery, and two counts of assault. Owens was remembered for her deep faith and devotion to her children. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for justice, with civil rights leaders connecting Owens' death to the killings of other Black Americans in recent years.

crime2 years ago

Florida woman granted bond after fatally shooting Black neighbor in yearslong feud.

Susan Lorincz, a Florida woman who fatally shot her neighbor Ajike Owens through a closed front door after a dispute with the victim’s children, has been granted bond. Lorincz claimed the shooting was in self-defense under Florida’s "Stand Your Ground" law, but investigators delayed her arrest for several days while investigating the claims. The shooting was described as a longstanding "neighborhood feud." Lorincz faces charges of manslaughter with a firearm, culpable negligence, battery, and assault. The Owens family is pushing for Lorincz to face a more serious charge of second-degree murder.

crime2 years ago

Racist slurs and previous altercation led to fatal shooting of Florida neighbor

Susan Louise Lorincz, a white Florida woman, has been charged with manslaughter with a firearm, culpable negligence, battery, and two counts of assault for shooting and killing her Black neighbor, Ajike Owens. Lorincz admitted to calling Owens' children racist slurs in the months leading up to the shooting, including the "n-word" and "Black slave." Owens' mother will now raise her four young grandchildren. Lorincz claimed she purchased the firearm for protection after an altercation with Owens. Many details about the case remain unclear, and authorities delayed Lorincz's arrest for several days while looking into a possible "stand your ground" claim.

crime2 years ago

Florida Woman's Ongoing Feud Ends in Fatal Shooting of Neighbor

Susan Louise Lorincz, a white woman, has been charged with manslaughter with a firearm, culpable negligence, battery, and two counts of assault after fatally shooting her Black neighbor, Ajike Owens, through a closed door in Ocala, Florida. Neighbors have reported that Lorincz had a history of harassing area children and using racial slurs against them. At least two of Owens' children witnessed the shooting. Lorincz had been angry because Owens’ children were playing in a nearby field and “engaged in an argument” with the children, the sheriff’s office said.

crime2 years ago

Fatal Shooting in Florida Neighborhood Sparks Outrage and Arrest.

A woman has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting of Ajike Owens, a 35-year-old mother of four who was fatally shot last week in Florida after knocking on a neighbor’s door. The shooter, identified as a 58-year-old white woman, had reportedly harassed Owens and her children with racial slurs prior to the shooting. The incident is being investigated to determine whether the deadly force was justified under Florida’s “stand your ground” law. Owens’ family and their attorneys have criticized the law and called for change.