In the early morning hours of June 28, 2022, the life of 35-year-old Amanda Horner was tragically cut short in Hopewell, Virginia. Responding to reports of gunshots shortly after 2:00 a.m. near the intersection of South 13th Avenue and Buren Street, police discovered a grim scene. Amanda and a companion, 33-year-old Jerrell Lynwood, were found inside a vehicle that had crashed into a parked SUV.
Both had suffered fatal gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into the double homicide revealed a chilling sequence of events. According to witness accounts, two cars were seen speeding through the neighborhood just moments before the crash. Occupants of one vehicle opened fire on the car carrying Amanda and Jerrell, causing it to lose control. After the crash, the assailant's vehicle stopped, and an individual emerged, approached the now-stationary car, and fired additional shots at the victims. The shooter, or shooters, then fled the area in a light-colored sedan with the headlights turned off, disappearing into the night.
Despite the violent and public nature of the crime, no arrests have been made in connection with the murders of Amanda Horner and Jerrell Lynwood. The Hopewell Police Department has stated that the investigation remains active, and they have pursued several leads. However, they have also emphasized the need for more information from the public to make an arrest. Amanda's sister, Ashley Horner, has made public pleas for anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward, expressing her family's profound grief and their desperate need for closure and justice for her sister, who was a mother to three children. The case continues to be an open and active investigation, with law enforcement urging anyone with information to contact them or to provide anonymous tips through the Hopewell Prince George Crime Solvers hotline.
