The Perfect Neighbor: Ajike Owens and The Neighbor Who Pulled the Trigger

By Brian Michel

When a knock at the door ended in gunfire, a neighborhood dispute exploded into a national reckoning.

On June 2, 2023, Ajike "AJ" Owens, a devoted mother of four, was shot and killed by her neighbor in Florida. The tragedy stunned America, not only for its cruelty, but for what it revealed about fear, race, and the fragile line between protection and prejudice. Netflix's The Perfect Neighbor exposes this story through chilling bodycam footage and gripping courtroom drama.

This movie guidebook takes you deeper. It walks you through AJ's life and legacy, the escalating tension with her neighbor, the shocking events of that fateful day, and the courtroom clash that turned "Stand Your Ground" into a flashpoint for justice. It also explores the pain left behind; children robbed of their mother, a community in mourning, and a nation asking how many more lives must be lost before change comes.

More than a companion, this book is a reckoning. It challenges you to look closer, remember AJ's name, and ask yourself the hardest question: What does it mean to be a good neighbor?

Don't just watch the documentary. Experience the story, carry its truth, and be part of the conversation it demands.

This one has sharper edges, higher emotional pull, and a bigger sense of urgency.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FQ9JXLRG
• ISBN13: 9798264370373
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"