LPD Investigators Arrest Lincoln Woman in Husband’s Murder

Published on May 03, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) today announced it has made an arrest in the August 2023 death of a Lincoln man after investigators determined it to be a homicide.

On Friday, May 3, Lincoln Police arrested 41-year-old Amanda Wright, who is being held in the Lancaster County Jail, on the charge of first-degree murder in the death of 38-year-old Zachary Svoboda.

On Wednesday, August 23, 2023, officers were called to a residence in the area of N. 50th and Greenwood streets where Svoboda was found deceased. An autopsy determined the cause of death to acute intoxication due to methamphetamine and fentanyl.

Since Svoboda’s death, the LPD Criminal Investigations and Narcotics Units have identified physical and digital evidence as well as witness statements that all indicated Svoboda’s death was the result of an intentional act. Based on that evidence, LPD determined Svoboda’s wife, Wright, devised and ultimately carried out a plan to cause her husband’s death.

Last month, a related narcotics investigation led to the arrest of Wright on several drug charges and possession of a stolen firearm. She was lodged in the Lancaster County Jail on Thursday, April 25, 2024. She is being held on a $500,000 bond.

LPD investigators have worked closely with the Lancaster County Attorney’s Office to update them on the progress of this ongoing investigation. The matter has now been referred to their office.