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Amanda Joy Neal

Case from Arm, MI dated Jan 24, 1981

Victim Details

Amanda Joy Neal

Female

White / Caucasian

Arm

MI

1981-01-24

13

Amanda

Joy Neal

06/29/2026

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In the winter of 1981, a heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded that ended the life of 13-year-old Amanda Joy Neal. On the evening of January 24th, Amanda and her 12-year-old cousin, Melanie Sue Polk, were looking forward to a sleepover at the home of Amanda's father, Bobby Neal, in Lawrence County, Mississippi. Their plans were shattered by the arrival of Howard Monteville Neal, Bobby's half-brother and Amanda's uncle.

Howard Neal abducted all three of them from the house, forcing them into hi ...
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  • Neal v. State :: 1984 :: Supreme Court of Mississippi Decisions
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