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 FloydFest25 Aurora July 23-27. Ticket prices go up July 1st Denise Membreno June 30, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City murder suspect in custody following manhunt Web Staff June 30, 2025 1 min read Miss America, Miss Virginia, and Miss Virginia’s Teen talk service, sisterhood, and pageant week in Roanoke Ian Price June 27, 2025