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 Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026