Amanda Mandi Mangas, 23, of Delta, Ohio, was shot in her home on March 14, 2017, and died a few hours later at the University of Toledo Medical Center. She was a Delta High School graduate studying nursing at Defiance College and working as a server at the Delta 109 restaurant. Amanda was the mother of a young son, Winston, and was described as close to family and friends.

After Amanda was found with a gunshot wound, she told police that her son Winston and her stepmother Deborah Mangas had been kidnapped. An Amber Alert was issued across three states. Investigation quickly centered on Amanda’s ex-boyfriend James Ramey, who had been the subject of a protective order taken out by Amanda after threats and violent behavior. Ramey was arrested a few hours after the shooting while attempting to flee and was found with Winston and Deborah Mangas in northern Indiana.

Amanda’s father, Mike Mangas, spoke about his grief and pride in her putting her child first. The case highlights domestic violence and its consequences. If anyone knew Amanda, Winston, Deborah, or has information about what happened that morning, please come forward.