Thank you and have the clerk read the verdict verdict as to count one, we, the jury find as, as the count one of the charge, the defendant is guilty of manslaughter. Did the state prove beyond *** reasonable doubt that during the commission of the offense, the defendant personally used *** firearm? Yes. So say we all dated the 16th day of August 2024 is either side. We poll the jurors to be polled. Yes, sir, madam Kirk. Please poll the jurors by number only juror. Number one. Is this your verdict juror number two? Is this your verdict juror? Number three? Is this your ver M Lawrence? The jury has found you guilty of manslaughter with *** firearm? You're going to be GK guilty of that offense. I understand what you also. Ok. And we'll be in recess.
Jury convicts white Florida woman in fatal shooting of her Black neighbor during ongoing dispute
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Updated: 5:29 PM CDT Aug 16, 2024
A Florida woman who admitted to killing her neighbor was convicted of manslaughter on Friday in the shooting death of A.J. Owens. A jury of six people found Susan Lorincz guilty of manslaughter after a short deliberation. Lorincz shot Ajike "A.J." Owens after a confrontation about Owens' kids playing in Lorincz's yard. During the woman's trial, which started on Tuesday, prosecutors argued that Owens was unarmed and did not threaten Lorincz when she shot through her locked front door. The defense says Lorincz feared for her life.All week, witnesses have been called by both sides. The state rested its case on Wednesday and the defense did the same on Thursday. Lorincz decided she would not take the stand in her own defense.Susan Lorincz trial coverage: Day 1: Witnesses recall lingering issues between Susan Lorincz, victim in manslaughter trialDay 2: Front door with bullet hole brought into courtroomDay 3: Defense calls forensic analysts; closing arguments expected Friday About the case:In June 2023, Marion County deputies were called to a home after a mother, later identified as Owens, was shot and killed. Her neighbor, Lorincz, admitted to the shooting and was arrested a few days later.According to officials, the shooting stemmed from an argument over Owens' kids, which was not atypical, deputies said. Officials say they had responded to the area six to eight times before.The Marion County Sheriff's Office said there was a confrontation between Lorincz and the children, which then prompted Owens to go to Lorincz's door. That's when the fatal shooting occurred.The sheriff's office arrested Lorincz and booked her into jail on manslaughter charges less than a week after the incident. The Owens family tried to push for a murder charge, but that did not end up happening.Through it all, Lorincz has said Owens threatened her and violently knocked on her door, which caused her to fire out of fear for her life.
A Florida woman who admitted to killing her neighbor was convicted of manslaughter on Friday in the shooting death of A.J. Owens.
A jury of six people found Susan Lorincz guilty of manslaughter after a short deliberation.
Lorincz shot Ajike "A.J." Owens after a confrontation about Owens' kids playing in Lorincz's yard.
During the woman's trial, which started on Tuesday, prosecutors argued that Owens was unarmed and did not threaten Lorincz when she shot through her locked front door. The defense says Lorincz feared for her life.
All week, witnesses have been called by both sides. The state rested its case on Wednesday and the defense did the same on Thursday. Lorincz decided she would not take the stand in her own defense.
Susan Lorincz trial coverage:
About the case:
In June 2023, Marion County deputies were called to a home after a mother, later identified as Owens, was shot and killed. Her neighbor, Lorincz, admitted to the shooting and was arrested a few days later.
According to officials, the shooting stemmed from an argument over Owens' kids, which was not atypical, deputies said. Officials say they had responded to the area six to eight times before.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office said there was a confrontation between Lorincz and the children, which then prompted Owens to go to Lorincz's door. That's when the fatal shooting occurred.
The sheriff's office arrested Lorincz and booked her into jail on manslaughter charges less than a week after the incident. The Owens family tried to push for a murder charge, but that did not end up happening.
Through it all, Lorincz has said Owens threatened her and violently knocked on her door, which caused her to fire out of fear for her life.
