A white Florida woman who fatally shot her Black neighbor through a locked door was sentenced to 25 years in prison Monday for the "completely unnecessary" gunfire.
Marion County Circuit Court Judge Robert Hodges said Susan Louise Lorincz, 60, did "significant harm" to the victim and her family.
Pamela Dias, the victim's mother, said the slaying has impacted every aspect of her life.
When Owens knocked on her door, the defense team's psychologist said Monday that Lorincz’s PTSD led her to make a tragically bad choice.
“She’s perceiving that the door, the locked door with the bolt, will not hold, and that Ms. Owens is going to victimize her.
Persons:
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Organizations:
Marion, Walt Disney
Locations:
Florida, Marion County, Ocala