FL - Ajike "AJ" Owens, 35, fatally shot by neighbor, Marion County, June 2023 *arrest*

[Cryptic]

If convicted on the manslaughter offense, she could be sentenced up to 30 years in prison.

Aggravated manslaughter.

Please dont forget the assault charge as well. This could result in a consecutive sentence.

 

[Boxer]

Please dont forget the assault charge as well. This could result in a consecutive sentence.

Good. IMO This needed to be second degree murder, if not first, luring Ms. Owens to an ambush through a door.

 

[Boxer]

This lady just recently got interested in guns and Stand Your Ground topics. I wouldn’t be surprised if she had visions of being a self defense hero.

Yes, and that is thinking ahead i.e. "pre-meditation."

 

[Cryptic]

Good. IMO This needed to be second degree murder, if not first, luring Ms. Owens to an ambush through a door.

I agree. I wish the State District Attorney had reviewed the case and the local decision regarding only pursuing the Aggravated Manslaughter Charge.

The totality showing pre conceived intent seems clear: Continuous provocation, "researching" self defense laws, more provocation, then, as another member noted, shooting through the door at head level upon hearing the victim knock and speak.

 

[nodamselindistress]

This defendant is despicable. Throw the book at her!

 

[arielilane]

The state has rested. Defense stated that the state failed to prove their case and requested an acquittal.


Edit: Judge denied acquittal.

 

[arielilane]

There is no doubt in my mind this defendant will be convicted. Defendant will not do well in prison. Speculation.

 

[arielilane]

Not sure what the defense 1st witness adds to the case? She didn’t know SL or witness the crime. She only heard the yelling and gunshot. She was about a football (100 yds long) field away from the murder. She called 911 after hearing the gunshot. moo


Edit: recess for the day

 

[nodamselindistress]

Defense has been largely ineffective IMO. At least up to this point. I do not expect the defendant to testify but I guess we shall soon see.

 

[worm]

Defense has been largely ineffective IMO. At least up to this point. I do not expect the defendant to testify but I guess we shall soon see.

Thank you for the update.

 

[dms]

Defense has been largely ineffective IMO. At least up to this point. I do not expect the defendant to testify but I guess we shall soon see.

I hope she does. I have a feeling she'll convict herself.

 

[arielilane]

Jury Sees 3D Images of Crime Scene in Knocking Neighbor Shooting Trial

The jury in the trial of Susan Lorincz was shown a 3D presentation of the shooting during the defense's presentation of evidence.

www.courttv.com

Jury Sees 3D Images Of Crime Scene In Knocking Neighbor Shooting Trial​

3D forensic analyst Toby Terpstra walked the jury through photographs he created of the scene in the trial of Susan Lorincz, accused of fatally shooting AJ Owens. (8/15/24)

 

[I am not Sherlock H.]

Good. IMO This needed to be second degree murder, if not first, luring Ms. Owens to an ambush through a door.

Thank you Boxer! Just catching up too on this……. And sure seems IMO this is undercharged. Wish it was a more severe charge and with some others included perhaps too. And not just lesser included below what was charged. SMH. IANAL. MOO

 

[arielilane]

Defense rests in Marion County neighbor shooting trial​

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Attorneys representing Susan Lorincz, a woman accused of manslaughter for the death of Ajike “AJ” Owens, called witnesses on Thursday after the prosecution rested its case.


Full article at link...

Defense rests in Marion County neighbor shooting trial

Attorneys representing Susan Lorincz, a woman accused of manslaughter for the death of Ajike “AJ” Owens, called witnesses on Thursday after the prosecution rested its case

www.wcjb.com

Updated: 36 minutes ago

 

[arielilane]

The jurors will begin deliberations tomorrow. Judge Hodges will provide instructions to the jurors tomorrow morning.

 

[arielilane]

Justice for Ajike "AJ" Owens

 

[arielilane]

@KathyParkNBC

Defense now rests in the Susan Lorincz manslaughter trial. The Florida woman accused of shooting and killing her neighbor through the door, said she will not testify. Closing arguments set for tomorrow.


1:48 PM · Aug 15, 2024

 

[arielilane]

Closing arguments are finished. Lunch will be served, exhibits are available to the jurors, and deliberations will begin.
Judge is allowing the jurors to request any audio or video needed.

Susan Lorincz manslaughter trial: Closing arguments begin​

The prosecution and the defense are presenting their closing arguments Friday morning for the manslaughter trial for Susan Lorincz, the woman accused of shooting her neighbor, mother of four Ajike "AJ" Owens, through her front door.

 

[arielilane]

@cathyrusson

VERDICT WATCH - The jury has begun deliberations in FL v. #SusanLorincz who is charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of her neighbor AJ Owens. Lorincz is claiming self-defense. She did not take the stand. The judge was giving the jury the option to take lunch first and then deliberate. We do not know what they chose. For now, we're assuming deliberations began around 12:10 pm ET.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1824480297536328059

 

[PayrollNerd]

@cathyrusson

VERDICT WATCH - The jury has begun deliberations in FL v. #SusanLorincz who is charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of her neighbor AJ Owens. Lorincz is claiming self-defense. She did not take the stand. The judge was giving the jury the option to take lunch first and then deliberate. We do not know what they chose. For now, we're assuming deliberations began around 12:10 pm ET.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1824480297536328059

My opinion, the look on her face isn’t remorse. It’s more like realization she screwed herself with her ignorance & bullying.