The Murder of Amanda Riley | Ohio County, Kentucky

In this episode of Buried in the Bluegrass, we travel to Ohio County to examine the 2016 murder of Amanda Riley.

What began as concern over a missing woman quickly escalated into a homicide investigation involving cellphone evidence, witness statements, forensic evidence, and years of courtroom battles.

Investigators eventually focused on Donald Lynch, who was later convicted and sentenced to life in prison. But even after conviction, the legal fight continued through appeals and post-conviction filings.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Ohio County and the Peabody Wildlife Management Area
• Amanda Riley’s background and community ties
• The timeline leading to the discovery of her body
• The investigation and evidence
• Trial testimony ...