The Perfect Neighbor: Fear, Race, and the Split-Second That Took Ajike Owens’ Life

A Florida mother of four, Ajike “AJ” Owens, was shot and killed after knocking on her neighbor’s door — a confrontation that reignited national outrage over race, fear, and self-defense laws in America.

In this episode of Hill of Justice, hosts Jerome Hillm retired Sheriff Victor Hill and special guest Juming Delmas dissect the case that shocked Ocala — and the country. What really happened that day between AJ Owens and her neighbor, Susan Lorincz? Was it fear, hate, or negligence that pulled the trigger?

The Hills break down Florida’s Stand Your Ground laws, the racial undertones of the case, and why so many believe the system continues to fail Black victims of violence.

⚖️ Topics Covered:

• The fatal encounter between Ajike Owens and her neighbor
• How anger, race, and fear collided that day
• Florida’s controversial Stand Your Ground defense
• What law enforcement got right — and what they missed
• The 911 call and witness accounts that changed everything
• Public outrage and calls for reform
• Why some “good neighbors” become threats overnight
• What justice looks like for AJ Owens and her children

👉 Watch as we unpack the fear, tension, and tragedy that turned an everyday dispute into a national flashpoint.

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