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In reply to the discussion: A woman has been taken into custody 4 days after Ajike 'AJ' Owens was fatally shot after knocking [View all]Hortensis
(58,785 posts)69. Not all murderous psychos are RW. Gotta be careful what we wish for. nt
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A woman has been taken into custody 4 days after Ajike 'AJ' Owens was fatally shot after knocking [View all]
SunSeeker
Jun 2023
OP
So how much longer are they going to keep this woman's identity a deep, dark secret?
ShazzieB
Jun 2023
#4
Until the Sheriff finally arrests her, I would imagine...which could be never. n/t
keopeli
Jun 2023
#6
The family repeatedly called the Sheriff on the KKKaren, but the Sheriff did nothing.
SunSeeker
Jun 2023
#9
Probably many terrible stories, and known only to family, friends, neighbors.
electric_blue68
Jun 2023
#54
It's a miracle her 9 year old wasn't shot. He was standing right next to her. nt
SunSeeker
Jun 2023
#14
Yup. They had called the police 6-8 times on the KKKaren, but nothing was done.
SunSeeker
Jun 2023
#16
I watched the interviews on with Joy Reid, I felt especially terrible for the young boy
Rhiannon12866
Jun 2023
#17
AJ's 9 and 12 year old sons blame themselves for her death. It's heartbreaking.
SunSeeker
Jun 2023
#58
Local TV station says Woman arrested in connection to shooting death of Ajike 'AJ' Owens
irisblue
Jun 2023
#20
Being allowed to 'stand your ground' with children and their mothers overturns rule of law & justice
ancianita
Jun 2023
#23
".....if the races were reversed." LEO's would have acted much quicker and energetically.
jaxexpat
Jun 2023
#34
There would have been more calculation on the sheriff's part had the races been reversed.
jaxexpat
Jun 2023
#46
When do we get to the part where she says she's not racist because she has a black friend?
Ray Bruns
Jun 2023
#30
I am sure she has a black friend. Now wether or not that person knows is another matter.
Ray Bruns
Jun 2023
#63
I saw that excellent segment. One of Reid's strengths is tackling race and law enforcement issues.
ancianita
Jun 2023
#39
How could she possibly have been able to "forcibly enter" a locked front door?
SunSeeker
Jun 2023
#52
The Washington Post article says this was not a "stand your ground" situation
FakeNoose
Jun 2023
#37
Start by taking a good hard look at both "Qualified Immunity" & "Stand your Ground"
2live is 2fly
Jun 2023
#43
You know the right wing media will make this murderous woman a hero for killing a black mother
kimbutgar
Jun 2023
#45
Investigation has reportedly determined that Lorincz's actions are not justifiable
Hortensis
Jun 2023
#67