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 2 min read The Cans for Critters fundraiser helps the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke Denise Membreno May 2, 2025 1 min read A student led effort turns Roanoke College into a Bee Campus Denise Membreno May 2, 2025 1 min read Roanoke’s Gun Violence Prevention Commission hopes remembering cold case victims brings answers and peace Denise Membreno May 1, 2025