Amanda Taylor sentenced to life in prison for killing former father-in-law Ian Price November 13, 2015 1 min read A Montgomery County jury convicted Amanda Taylor yesterday of 1st degree murder after her ex-father-in-law was found stabbed to death. She received the maximum sentence of life in prison. More from WFIR’s Ian Price. Share: Continue Reading Previous: VDOT gears up for winterNext: Leaf collection begins next week in Roanoke City Related Stories 1 min read Organ Donation Awareness Night is personal for the Salem Red Sox Denise Membreno April 17, 2025 1 min read Area nonprofits need your help, Give Roanoke is coming up Denise Membreno April 16, 2025 1 min read Warner hears from veterans on a swing through the Roanoke Valley Gene Marrano April 16, 2025