Florida Woman Sentenced in 2023 Neighbor Shooting, Will Serve Decades in Prison
Susan Lorincz, 61, is serving a 20-year sentence at the Homestead Correctional Institution in Miami-Dade County for the 2023 manslaughter death of her neighbor, aj Owens. The case garnered national attention due to the unusual circumstances surrounding the shooting and the profound impact on both families involved.
The shooting occurred after Owens, 39, confronted Lorincz about allegedly verbally abusing her children. Lorincz retrieved a handgun and fatally shot Owens, claiming she acted in self-defence. While Lorincz was a victim of child sex abuse and had no prior criminal record, the judge acknowledged the “tremendous harm inflicted upon this family and the victim’s family.”
During sentencing, Pamela Dias, Owens’ mother, stated, “Our pain and suffering didn’t end when Susan was found guilty of manslaughter. Our pain and suffering won’t end with today’s sentencing. Our pain and suffering will last a lifetime.”
Lorincz herself expressed remorse in court, saying, “I am so sorry. I never intended to kill her… I am just profoundly sad. Not only did a mother die, but a daughter, a sister. I think of your family’s loss.”
Lorincz’s release date is currently set for April 8, 2048.Anthony D. Thomas, an attorney for Dias, told NBC News the family is focused on supporting Owens’ children, who witnessed the tragedy and are now living with their grandmother in a new home. “The kids are dealing with life without their mother… trying to live day to day with kids struggling without their mom is her primary concern,” thomas said. He added that the sentencing provided “some closure” for the family, who have had no dialog with Lorincz.
In a recent interview with WCJB-TV of Gainesville,Lorincz stated,”I just never,ever thought in a million years this would happen,and it just,it breaks my heart. I can’t take it back. I can’t replace her.” when asked if she believed she was capable of manslaughter.
