The shocking true-crime story of the fatal neighborhood feud that inspired the Netflix documentary *The Perfect Neighbor* continues to be a national flashpoint, demanding a closer look at the terrifying escalation and the legal failures that preceded the murder of Ajike “AJ” Shantrell Owens.

The tragic shooting of AJ Owens was not a random act of violence, but the final, fatal climax of a long-running, racially charged feud. Central to this grim timeline were the habitual emergency calls made by the killer, Susan Lorincz—a pattern of behavior that painted a picture of a neighbor determined to weaponize law enforcement against the children next door.

The question of "How many times did Susan Lorincz call 911?" is vital, not only to understand the sheer escalation of the conflict but also to expose how the system repeatedly failed to de-escalate it before a life was lost.

The Call Log of a Killer: The Concrete Number

While the fatal night itself involved two crucial 911 calls made by Lorincz, the true number detailing her escalating complaints over the years is far higher.

According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and subsequent court records: - Total Documented Police Responses (Pre-June 2, 2023): Sheriff Billy Woods confirmed that Marion County authorities responded to at least six documented calls regarding the feud—primarily complaints from Lorincz about Owens’s four children playing near her lawn—starting in January 2021. - The Final Night's Calls (June 2, 2023): Lorincz made two critical 911 calls minutes apart on the evening of the shooting: 1. First Call (8:54 p.m.): Lorincz called to report "kids trespassing… leaving all their toys around," and claiming she "felt threatened." The dispatcher specifically instructed her to remain inside and lock her doors. 2. Second Call (9:04 p.m.): Lorincz called back to report, "Oh my God, this lady just tried to break down my door. I shot through the door." This call came immediately after she fired the fatal bullet.

A Deeper, More Disturbing Number:

Filmmakers and civil rights lawyers involved with the case, who used the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to obtain full police records, suggest the actual number of times Lorincz called police over the children may be even higher. Accounts from neighbors and people involved in the documentary *The Perfect Neighbor* claim Lorincz called the police "dozens of times" about noise, litter, and "trespassing" on a vacant lot, with some community members alleging she sometimes called as many as 10 times a day—a potential flood of reports that often resulted in police body-cam footage but few actual crime findings.

The evidence presented to the jury showcased a woman using emergency services not for immediate life-saving aid, but to escalate a protracted neighborhood conflict into a perceived legal crisis.

Legal Context: Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law Under Scrutiny

Before examining the tragic chain of events that led to the death of Ajike “AJ” Shantrell Owens, it’s vital to understand the legal framework that shaped—and later failed to protect—her killer, Susan Lorincz.

Florida’s Stand Your Ground law, codified in Florida Statutes S 776.012 and S 776.013, gives residents the right to use deadly force in self-defense without a duty to retreat, provided they are lawfully present and reasonably believe such force is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm.

However, this protection has limits. The immunity only applies if the victim was “unlawfully and forcibly entering” the dwelling. The law also bars aggressors from claiming its protection.

Criminal defense attorney Eric T. Schwartzreich, of the Florida