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42-Year Cold Case Solved: Husband, Mother-in-Law Charged
22 May
Summary
- Husband and mother-in-law arrested for 1992 murder.
- Arrests made in a 42-year-old cold case of Anna Manning.
- Investigation includes digging at Barbara Manning's property.
Decades of waiting may be nearing an end for the family of Anna Lee Manning, who disappeared in November 1992. As of May 19, 2026, her husband, Anthony Blaine Manning, and his mother, Barbara Ann Manning, have been indicted in connection with her suspected murder. This marks a significant development in one of Boyle County's oldest cold cases.
The indictments, announced on May 19, 2026, include charges of murder, tampering with physical evidence, and abuse of a corpse for both Anthony and Barbara Manning. They were booked into the Boyle County Detention Center on May 19, 2026, each with a $2 million cash bond.
Authorities have been actively searching for evidence, recently excavating areas behind Barbara Manning's Spring Valley Road property. While human remains have not yet been confirmed, the search signifies renewed efforts to uncover the truth about Anna's disappearance. Family members have consistently believed the property to be a potential burial site.
Anna Manning was last seen on November 19, 1992, at the age of 23. Her aunt recalled a final conversation where Anna intended to share something important, a revelation that was never heard. The investigation continues, with law enforcement urging anyone with information to come forward.
