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Susan Lorincz, a Florida woman, shot her neighbor through a locked door during a dispute, resulting in her conviction for manslaughter and a 25-year prison sentence; the case highlights issues around 'stand your ground' laws and neighborhood conflicts.
Susan Lorincz shot and killed Ajike Owens in Florida after a series of neighborhood disputes, leading to her 25-year prison sentence for manslaughter. The story is documented through law enforcement footage and highlights issues surrounding self-defense laws and community tensions.
Susan Lorincz, featured in Netflix's The Perfect Neighbor, is serving a 25-year sentence for the manslaughter of Ajike Owens, whom she shot through her door after a neighborhood dispute. Despite referring to herself as 'Dr. Lorincz,' there is no confirmed evidence she is a doctor; her career history includes roles as an EMT, insurance worker, and chef. She is incarcerated at Homestead Correctional Institution with a release date in 2048.
The Netflix documentary 'The Perfect Neighbor' details the tragic 2023 shooting of Ajike Owens by her neighbor Susan Lorincz in Florida, highlighting issues of racial tension, self-defense laws, and justice, with Lorincz currently serving a 25-year sentence for manslaughter.
Netflix's documentary 'The Perfect Neighbor' explores the 2023 fatal shooting of Ajike Owens by Susan Lorincz in Florida, highlighting issues of racial prejudice and neighborhood conflict. Lorincz was convicted of manslaughter with a firearm and is serving a 25-year sentence, with an appeal filed in 2025.
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.
Body camera footage released by the Marion County Sheriff's Office shows multiple calls made by Susan Lorincz in the months leading up to the shooting death of her neighbor, AJ Owens. The calls involved complaints about children on private property and noise disturbances. Lorincz has been charged with manslaughter with a firearm and assault.
The family of A.J. Owens, who was killed by her neighbor in Ocala, wants to see the charges against the neighbor upgraded to murder, but State Attorney Bill Gladson announced that the charge would remain manslaughter. The family believes that Owens has not received equal protection from officials and civil rights attorney Ben Crump said that Owens is the latest in a pattern of Black women not being served by the justice system. Owens' family is now pursuing the maximum sentence for the official charge of manslaughter with a firearm, which is now filed.