January 20th 2024.
Susan Lorincz, a 59-year-old woman from Marion County, Florida, recently attended a court appearance where she faced a setback in her legal proceedings. According to WESH, a judge denied her request for a speedy trial on January 18th. Lorincz, who is white, is being charged with manslaughter in connection to the fatal shooting of her neighbor, Ajike Owens, a 35-year-old Black mother of four from Ocala. The shooting took place on June 2nd, 2023, following a prolonged dispute over where children were playing outside.
Originally, Lorincz's trial was scheduled for November, but it was postponed until June due to the defense needing more time for deposition scheduling. Despite the delay, Lorincz's demand for a speedy trial was addressed in court this week. However, it was revealed that she had personally written a letter to the judge instead of filing a proper motion.
In the letter, Lorincz claimed inadequate care in jail and cited ongoing medical issues. Her attorney also stated that she was not prepared for trial and did not recommend a speedy one. The judge agreed with the attorney's assessment and advised Lorincz to listen to her legal counsel. While she may file for a speedy trial in the future, no such request has been made at this time. Pre-trial activities are currently scheduled for June.
The tragic incident that led to the charges occurred when Owens was fatally shot through a locked door after approaching Lorincz to address a previous altercation. Investigators reported that the dispute began when Lorincz allegedly threw a pair of skates at Owens' child.
Body-worn camera footage captured the chaotic aftermath as deputies arrived at the scene on SW 108th Lane. Lorincz was handcuffed, and a voice off-camera could be heard urging Owens to wake up. Prior to the shooting, neighbors had reported several altercations between Lorincz and Owens, with claims that Lorincz would insult and use slurs against children playing in a common area she believed to be hers.
In other related news, two teenagers have been taken into custody for the fatal shooting of their sister on Christmas Eve. This is a tragic reminder of the consequences of gun violence in our communities.
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