Amanda Taylor sentenced to life in prison for killing former father-in-law Ian Price November 13, 2015 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: VDOT gears up for winterNext: Leaf collection begins next week in Roanoke City Related Stories Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026 Sen. Tim Kaine suggests VT President Tim Sands may have been forced out Clark Palmer April 10, 2026 Roanoke Regional Partnership releases 2025 statistics Web Staff April 10, 2026