After the June 2023 fatal shooting in Ocala of Ajike Owiks, an African-American mother of four and neighbor of Susan Lorincz, this case attracted national attention. Lorincz was sentenced on November 25th, 2024, after her August 2024 conviction for manslaughter. She received 25 years in prison.
Key details include:
- The woman fired one shot with a handgun.380 caliber through the locked door to kill Owens, while her child was standing nearby.
- The judge concluded that anger was the driving force behind the shooting, not a fear of danger.
- The court decided on 25 years, even though the maximum penalty for manslaughter was years30.
The court’s sentencing demonstrates the seriousness with which it viewed Lorincz’s actions. It rejected her claim of self-defense and affirmed accountability.
Documentary details killing of mom of 4 Ajike Owens by ‘Perfect Neighbor’ — Inside the case
It details the murder of Ajike, a mother of four. This film is based on 911 calls and police body camera footage to show the conflict that has existed between Susan Lorincz and Ajike Owens for many years.
The case highlights:
- Lorincz and Owens’ children had been in dispute for many years. Lorincz was accused of throwing roller skates at her children or even an umbrella.
- Lorincz, on the evening of June 2, 20,23, called 911 and reported trespassing just minutes before fatally killing Owens.
- This documentary examines the incident as well as broader topics such a racial tensions, gun laws, and “stand your ground” defences.
The sentencing of Susan Lorincz is a cultural and systemic milestone. It is part of an ongoing conversation.
Where Is Susan Lorincz Now? Inside Her Life 2 Years After Shooting and Killing Her Neighbor Through Her Front Door.
As of late 2025, Susan Lorincz is incarcerated at the Florida Department of Corrections’ Homestead Correctional Institution. Her projected release date is April 8, 2048.
Her current state:
- Lorincz, in a rare prison interview, reiterated that she thought she was at risk on the night she committed her crime and is adamant with regard to what she says happened.
- The Owens Family continues to press for greater accountability. This includes a lawsuit over wrongful death and advocacy in the public sphere on systemic problems.
- Susan Lorincz is incarcerated and under public scrutiny today. Her actions and their consequences are at the heart of an important narrative.