YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office is objecting to the release of Michael Amill. Amill was found guilty of one count of Murder and a Firearm Specification; the defendant was sentenced to 18 Years to Life.
In February of 1995, Amill and a friend went over to a nearby apartment on Willis Avenue to confront someone about a drug deal gone wrong. During the confrontation, Amill was armed and fatally shot the victim during an argument between the group. Amill was arrested for the murder the following day, following a preliminary investigation. A jury found Amill guilty of Murder and the accompanying firearm specification. The trial court sentenced Amill to 18 years to life for his involvement in the murder.
Since being incarcerated, Amill committed 55 rule infractions from November 2006 through March 2025, with 33 of those infractions occurring in the past 10 years. Amill’s infractions include the use of banned substances, possessing contraband, and causing or attempting to cause physical harm to another inmate. Amill is currently a level 1 inmate, but has spent the majority of his 29 years of incarceration as a level 2, 3, and 4 level inmate. Within the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, these classifications reflect the degree of security risk posed by an inmate. Level 2 inmates are considered medium security, requiring heightened supervision and restrictions due to behavioral concerns or the nature of their crimes. Level 3 inmates represent an even higher security risk, often requiring controlled movement within the facility, stricter housing assignments, and closer monitoring due to their history of violent conduct and serious infractions. A level 4 inmate is classified as a high-risk offender requiring maximum security due to serious offenses, violent behavior, or a high potential for escape, and is housed in high-security facilities.
The Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office is objecting to Amill’s release due to the nature of the defendant’s murder and his behavior while incarcerated. For all of these reasons, the Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office, through Prosecutor Lynn A. Maro, strongly objected to the release of Michael Amill.
