{"id":2108763,"date":"2025-10-22T18:17:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T18:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2108763"},"modified":"2025-10-22T18:17:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T18:17:06","slug":"theres-one-scene-in-the-perfect-neighbor-that-is-even-more-gut-wrenching-because-of-the-body-cam-footage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/theres-one-scene-in-the-perfect-neighbor-that-is-even-more-gut-wrenching-because-of-the-body-cam-footage\/","title":{"rendered":"There&#8217;s One Scene In The Perfect Neighbor That Is Even More Gut-Wrenching Because Of The Body Cam Footage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.<\/i><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Credit: Netflix<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">There is no shortage of impactful <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/best-true-crime-shows-stream-220054677.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:true crime documentaries;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">true crime documentaries<\/a> available with a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tech.yahoo.com\/streaming\/articles\/netflix-subscription-plans-price-included-174717448.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Netflix subscription;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Netflix subscription<\/a>, and <em>The Perfect Neighbor<\/em> has quickly risen to the top of that list. What starts out as a series of incidents where an elderly woman routinely calls the cops on neighborhood kids playing by her house, slowly divolves into a gut-wrenching American tragedy where no one is left unaffected. All of this, I should add, is told through body cam, cell phone, and interrogation room footage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This choice by director Geeta Gandbhir not only makes <em>The Perfect Neighbor <\/em>one of the most noteworthy documentaries on the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/upcoming-movies-2025-movie-release-130453990.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:2025 movie schedule;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">2025 movie schedule<\/a>, but also one of the best in recent memory. And this is no more true than it is in one shocking, and utterly gut-wrenching moment halfway through the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/streaming-news\/2025-netflix-movie-tv-show-release-dates\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:new Netflix original;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">new Netflix original<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Susan Lorincz in The Perfect Neighbor\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/lSD4bT7lgx779wc_N93Jiw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/cinemablend_388\/9b6f22b20d5b622353d2dcd4b45f474d\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Credit: Netflix<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">The Perfect Neighbor Is One Of The Rawest True Crime Docs I\u2019ve Ever Watched<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">When I first heard about <em>The Perfect Neighbor<\/em> and its novel approach to the true crime genre, I was curious to see how this would play out. Little did I know, but I was about to start the rawest, most emotionally grueling, and unique documentary of the year. Whereas other docs depend on suspenseful music, interviews, narration, and other post-production tricks, Geeta Gandbhir used nothing but footage captured on the scene of the crime.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Watching the series of events leading to Susan Lorincz shooting Ajike Owens that June 2023 night was something to behold, especially as the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/32-documentaries-least-90-fresh-203414337.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:highly decorated documentary;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">highly decorated documentary<\/a> shows one visit after another by the police after being called for another disturbance. You almost feel as if you\u2019re right there with the police, neighbors, and other involved parties throughout it all.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Ajike Owens' family and neighbors praying in The Perfect Neighbor\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/jJJLEFPDxWZb5JV8EQX8_A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/cinemablend_388\/96c6711f0220c39d899cc8cfd7d083ac\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Credit: Netflix<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Witnessing The Aftermath Of Ajike Owens\u2019 Death Through Body Cam Footage Was Heartbreaking<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Though it was pretty much given away that something tragic was going to happen in <em>The Perfect Neighbor<\/em>, nothing prepares you for the anguish and heartache in the aftermath of Ajike Owens\u2019 death. It\u2019s chaotic, harrowing, and overwhelming as the police and paramedics attempt to render first aid, load her into an ambulance, and try to get a grasp on the situation. But then comes the moment where Owens\u2019 two sons are informed their mother died.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The looks on their faces, the pain in their eyes, the way they collapse under the weight of their shock and grief after hearing the news is something I won\u2019t ever forget, no matter how hard I try. It felt like I wasn\u2019t supposed to be there, wasn\u2019t supposed to be seeing this, it was that raw and emotional.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Ajike Owens' family in The Perfect Neighbor\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/zdV3DmM_HVoBNX.YCoQJyQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/cinemablend_388\/e406d1fd9c0d53a39010c39349cf38d4\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Credit: Netflix<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">I Honestly Don\u2019t Think A More Orthodox Approach Would Have Been As Impactful<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As I mentioned earlier, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/streaming-news\/the-best-true-crime-documentaries-on-netflix-right-now\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:true crime docs on Netflix;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">true crime docs on Netflix<\/a> are a dime a dozen, with new films and series dropping every week. And while some of those are impactful, nothing comes close to <em>The Perfect Neighbor<\/em>, and I think that\u2019s because of its unorthodox approach. With no distractions, no flash, and no polish, this documentary grabs hold of the audience, pulls them in, and doesn\u2019t let go, making them watch it all unfold. I honestly don\u2019t think a standard documentary would be as hard-hitting or unforgettable as this one.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">With <em>The Perfect Neighbor <\/em>having a perfect score on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/the_perfect_neighbor_2025\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Rotten Tomatoes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Rotten Tomatoes<\/a>, this could end up being one of the premier documentaries of our time. It\u2019s definitely one I won\u2019t soon forget.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Netflix There is no shortage of impactful true crime documentaries available with a Netflix subscription, and The Perfect Neighbor has quickly risen to the top of that list. What starts out as a series of incidents where [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2108764,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25172],"tags":[343228,23191,399289,394494,311360],"class_list":["post-2108763","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-geeta-gandbhir","tag-netflix","tag-susan-lorincz","tag-the-perfect-neighbor","tag-true-crime"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Theres-One-Scene-In-The-Perfect-Neighbor-That-Is-Even.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2108763","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2108763"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2108763\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2108765,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2108763\/revisions\/2108765"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2108764"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2108763"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2108763"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2108763"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}