Susan Lorincz’s trial for the murder of Ajike “AJ” Owens is back in the headlines following the release of the hit Netflix documentary, The Perfect Neighbor. The Perfect Neighbor, which dropped on Netflix in October 2025,

Susan Lorincz was convicted of manslaughter after shooting and killing her neighbor Ajike “AJ” Owens in 2023. Here is everything to know about Lorincz’s life behind bars.

Lorincz, whose case has returned to the spotlight in the Netflix documentary "The Perfect Neighbor," is serving out her 25-year sentence in South Florida.

The mother and daughter lived in separate cities but maintained an “extremely close” bond. In 2023, Ajike Owens was shot and killed by a single bullet that Lorincz had fired, through her closed and bolted front door. Susan Lorincz was later found guilty of manslaughter, and is currently serving 25 years in prison.

The local community was saddened and outraged by Owens' murder, and public anger intensified when Lorincz remained free for a few days as investigators considered whether her actions and claim of self-defense fell under Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law.

Netflix's 'The Perfect Neighbor' tells the tragic story of Ajike "AJ" Shantrell Owens being shot by her neighbor, Susan Lorincz. Here's everything to know about Ajike "AJ" Shantrell Owens.

Susan Lorincz is serving a 25-year sentence for the 2023 fatal shooting of Ajike “AJ” Owens, a mother of four. Here's where she's being held.