‘Perfect Neighbor’ Killer Seeks to Sue Victim’s Kids

The tragic story of Ajike “AJ” Owens, a Black mother of four from Ocala, Florida, continues to unfold in disturbing ways. Following her conviction for manslaughter in the shooting death of Owens, killer Susan Lorincz is now reportedly planning to sue Owens’ children and the owner of the quadplex where the incident occurred.

A Shocking Counterclaim

Lorincz, who was sentenced to 25 years in prison, has filed a counterclaim in response to a wrongful death lawsuit brought by Owens’ mother, Pamela Dias. According to Newsweek, Lorincz wants to sue Dias, three of Owens’ children, and the quadplex owner for slander, libel, and defamation of character, seeking damages exceeding $50,000. This move comes despite the fact that the children involved range in age from 3 to 12 at the time of the shooting, with the oldest now only 15.

Lorincz’s filing claims that Owens and her children were trespassing and that Owens had threatened her multiple times. However, attorneys for Owens’ estate state that sheriff’s deputies found no evidence to support Lorincz’s claims. Lorincz also alleged that Owens’ children had falsely accused her of hitting one of them with a roller skate, a statement she claims Israel Owens recanted to prosecutors.

The ‘Perfect Neighbor’ Narrative

The Netflix documentary ‘The Perfect Neighbor’ shed light on the case, primarily using police bodycam footage and interrogation recordings. These recordings revealed that Lorincz had purchased two handguns after a prior confrontation with Owens and had “possibly” researched self-defense laws beforehand. This has led many to believe she may have been planning the encounter.

Adding to the controversy, neighborhood residents reported that Lorincz frequently feuded with local children and their parents. Despite this, Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods characterized the shooting as a tragic result of an ongoing “feud” between Owens and Lorincz, a framing that critics argue unfairly shields Lorincz and perpetuates harmful stereotypes.

A Continued Pattern of Blame

Lorincz continues to maintain her narrative of being the victim, portraying Owens and others involved as aggressors. The core issue, however, remains her actions and the devastating consequences they had. The fact that she is now attempting to sue the grieving children of the woman she killed underscores a disturbing lack of remorse and a continued effort to shift blame.