The capturing loss of life of Ajike “AJ” Owens was coated extensively by BOSSIP in 2023 because the story weighed closely on the hearts and minds of hundreds of thousands of individuals as information of the killing unfold throughout the web and ultimately into the mainstream media.
Fifty-eight-year-old Susan Lorincz was a identified and admitted racist, who regularly referred to as Black kids within the Ocala, Florida, neighborhood the n-word, and harassed them for doing what kids do—play video games and frolic. After one such incident of racist harassment, Owens knocked on Lorincz door to deal with the best way she had been treating her kids. As an alternative of an grownup dialog, Owens was met with gunfire earlier than Lorincz even opened the door. Finally, Owens died from the gunshot wounds she suffered as two of her kids regarded on at her bleeding physique.
Frustratingly, Lorincz was not arrested for weeks after the incident as a result of Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods believed that Florida’s “stand your floor” legal guidelines have been relevant to this case. Here’s what he mentioned on the time, in line with NBC Information:
That legislation has particular directions for us and legislation enforcement, and any time that we predict or understand or imagine that…would possibly come into play, we can’t make an arrest,” Woods mentioned. “The legislation particularly says that, and what we’ve got to rule out is whether or not the lethal power was justified or not earlier than we will even make the arrest.”
Netflix just lately launched a real crime documentary referred to as The Excellent Neighbor about this case, and it’s receiving critical Oscar buzz in line with Glamour.
In an announcement launched by Netflix, director Geeta Gandbhir says:
“The Excellent Neighbor is a deeply private venture, created to rework grief into objective and honor the lasting legacy of Ajike Owens and her household,” Gandbhir mentioned. “My workforce at Message Photos, together with our unbelievable companions at SO’B Productions [Soledad O’Brien’s production company] and Park Photos, are thrilled the movie can be accessible on Netflix, providing audiences worldwide the possibility to expertise this pressing and highly effective story.”
Lorincz was ultimately arrested, convicted of manslaughter, and sentenced to 25 years in jail. She just lately gave an interview from behind bars.
The Excellent Neighbor is now streaming on Netflix. Will you be watching?
