The Legacy: A memorial still stands outside Lorincz's former home. The case sparked vigils, including one at GNV Bridge Community Center in August 2023, mourning Owens and other victims of gun violence. The documentary ensures AJ's story — and the systemic questions it raises — won't be forgotten.
The Documentary: Netflix's "The Perfect Neighbor" premiered October 17, 2025, and hit #1 on watch lists. The film explores the shooting, the stand-your-ground defense debate, and the racial tensions underlying the case. Its Oscar nomination brought national attention back to the tragedy and the broader issues of gun violence and racial bias.
The Sentencing: On November 25, 2024, Lorincz broke down in tears while addressing the court and reading a statement. Judge Hodges sentenced her to 25 years in prison. Owens' mother, Pamela Dias, and best friend Velicia Woodyard were present and addressed media afterward, visibly emotional but relieved.
The Trial: Jury selection began in August 2024 under Judge Robert Hodges. Evidence included Lorincz's apartment door with the bullet hole, 911 calls she placed, and testimony from friends and family. During the trial, Lorincz wept as recordings were played. The jury found her guilty of manslaughter with a firearm.
The Incident: The shooting happened at the Quail Run subdivision after Lorincz became angry about neighborhood children, including Owens' kids, playing near her property. When Owens — a mother of four — came to Lorincz's door to confront her, Lorincz fired through the closed, locked door, killing her.
In June 2023, Susan Lorincz — a 58-year-old white woman in Ocala, Florida — shot and killed her Black neighbor Ajike "AJ" Owens through a locked door after a dispute over children playing near her home. Lorincz was convicted of manslaughter with a firearm and sentenced to 25 years in prison. Netflix's documentary "The Perfect Neighbor" covered the case and earned an Oscar nomination for Best Documentary at the 2026 Academy Awards.
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The Legacy: A memorial still stands outside Lorincz's former home. The case sparked vigils, including one at GNV Bridge Community Center in August 2023, mourning Owens and other victims of gun violence. The documentary ensures AJ's story — and the systemic questions it raises — won't be forgotten.
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The Documentary: Netflix's "The Perfect Neighbor" premiered October 17, 2025, and hit #1 on watch lists. The film explores the shooting, the stand-your-ground defense debate, and the racial tensions underlying the case. Its Oscar nomination brought national attention back to the tragedy and the broader issues of gun violence and racial bias.
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The Sentencing: On November 25, 2024, Lorincz broke down in tears while addressing the court and reading a statement. Judge Hodges sentenced her to 25 years in prison. Owens' mother, Pamela Dias, and best friend Velicia Woodyard were present and addressed media afterward, visibly emotional but relieved.
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The Trial: Jury selection began in August 2024 under Judge Robert Hodges. Evidence included Lorincz's apartment door with the bullet hole, 911 calls she placed, and testimony from friends and family. During the trial, Lorincz wept as recordings were played. The jury found her guilty of manslaughter with a firearm.
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The Incident: The shooting happened at the Quail Run subdivision after Lorincz became angry about neighborhood children, including Owens' kids, playing near her property. When Owens — a mother of four — came to Lorincz's door to confront her, Lorincz fired through the closed, locked door, killing her.
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In June 2023, Susan Lorincz — a 58-year-old white woman in Ocala, Florida — shot and killed her Black neighbor Ajike "AJ" Owens through a locked door after a dispute over children playing near her home. Lorincz was convicted of manslaughter with a firearm and sentenced to 25 years in prison. Netflix's documentary "The Perfect Neighbor" covered the case and earned an Oscar nomination for Best Documentary at the 2026 Academy Awards.