Susan Lorincz Sentenced 25 Years Manslaughter Ajike Owens Ocala Florida

The Netflix documentary "The Perfect Neighbor" chronicles the tragic 2023 shooting of Ajike "AJ" Owens by her neighbor Susan Lorincz in Ocala, Florida, reigniting debate over the state's "stand your ground" law. Lorincz, who was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 25 years in prison, insisted she feared for her life, but community members and law enforcement described her as a problematic neighbor with a history of feuds and racial harassment toward children in the neighborhood. Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods emphasized that while Lorincz might have held racist views, the shooting was not racially motivated. Neighbors, including outspoken advocate Phyllis Wills, detailed Lorincz's repeated harassment and racial slurs directed at AJ Owens's children and other neighborhood kids, underscoring a pattern of antagonism leading up to the fatal event. The case also drew attention to Lorincz's family, with her sister Ellyn facing felony child neglect charges. Overall, the documentary uses extensive police bodycam and surveillance footage to present a raw and credible account of the tensions that escalated into tragedy.