Exactly how long it took police to arrest Susan Lorincz after she shot and killed AJ Owens
During the interrogation, she claimed she had acted out of fear for her safety
Netflix’s The Perfect Neighbor has shone a spotlight on the tragic story of Ajike “AJ” Owens, a Black mother of four who was shot and killed by her neighbour, Susan Lorincz, in Ocala, Florida. The documentary uses police bodycam footage, 911 calls, and witness accounts to piece together the harrowing events that led to AJ’s death.
The full sequence of events shows a disturbing escalation over a short period of time, and how long it took for authorities to arrest Susan Lorincz after she shot AJ.
June 2, 2023 – The 911 call and shooting
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On that day, Susan Lorincz got into a dispute with AJ’s son, Izzy, over leaving his toys around. She allegedly took his tablet and threw his roller skates. Shortly after, at 8:54 pm, she called 911, claiming the neighbourhood children were “standing there, leaving toys around, just screaming and yelling.” The call lasted five minutes, ending at 8:59 pm. Then, two minutes later, at 9:01 pm, she fired a single bullet through her front door, hitting AJ Owens. Paramedics arrived and rushed AJ to the hospital, but she was pronounced dead shortly after.
Lorincz was taken into custody for questioning the same night. She was released hours later, with officers advising her to stay in a hotel while the investigation continued.
June 4, 2023 – Returning to collect belongings
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Two days later, Lorincz returned to her home to gather some of her belongings. She noticed broken glass and a few items destroyed on her property. She still had not been formally arrested.
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June 5, 2023 – Neighbours demand action
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The following day, Phyllis Wills, AJ’s neighbour, confronted police, insisting that Lorincz should be arrested for shooting AJ. Tensions in the community were high, with many residents demanding accountability.
June 6, 2023 – Formal arrest at Marion County Sheriff’s Office
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Lorincz was called in for an interview at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Central Operations Complex. She was questioned about whether she acted because of the stand-your-ground laws, which she denied.
During the interrogation, she claimed she had acted out of fear for her safety, though investigators later said that forensic evidence contradicted parts of her story.
After the questioning, she was informed that she was under arrest for manslaughter. Lorincz initially refused to be formally arrested, but after a short standoff, officers took her into custody and charged her with the manslaughter of AJ Owens.
November 25, 2024 – Sentencing
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Following her trial, Lorincz was found guilty of manslaughter. On November 25, 2024, she was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Through police records, neighbour accounts, and bodycam footage, The Perfect Neighbor reveals how Lorincz’s actions escalated from harassment and disputes to a deadly confrontation. It also shows how long it actually took for authorities to arrest Susan Lorincz after she shot AJ.
The Perfect Neighbor is available on Netflix now. For all the latest Netflix news and drops, like The Holy Church of Netflix on Facebook.
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