Amy Louise Risner, a 32-year-old woman from Middletown, Ohio, tragically died on February 4, 2020. She was born on April 24, 1987, to parents Dan and Lisa Risner. Amy was known for her love of her three sons, Landen Ramirez, Jaxon, and Waylon Williams, who were the light of her life. Her favorite hobbies included drawing, camping, riding 4-wheelers, and making everyone around her laugh.
Amy's death was ruled a homicide by the Butler County Coroner's Office following an autopsy.
She was found dead in a residence on Anne Road in Monroe, Ohio. According to family members, Amy was shot in the back. The investigation revealed that her death was connected to a drug investigation by the Warren County Drug Task Force.
Two men, Jordan James Lay, 22, and Nicholas Alan Mattox, 23, were arrested and charged with aggravated murder in connection with Amy's death. Lay confessed to killing Amy, and both men were held in the Butler County Jail with bonds set at $1 million each. Lay later pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 16 years to life in prison. Mattox faced additional charges, including tampering with evidence.
The tragic loss of Amy Louise Risner left a profound impact on her family and friends, who remembered her as a kind-hearted and fun-loving woman. Her family continues to seek justice and closure while honoring her memory.
