August 4, 2026

Two arrested, facing charges in connection with 1992 cold case in Boyle County

(WKYT) – Two people were arrested in connection with a cold case dating back to 1992 in Boyle County.

An indictment says 59-year-old Anthony Manning is facing charges with murder, tampering with physical evidence and abuse of a corpse, according to an indictment.

Police say 76-year-old Barbara Manning is facing charges with complicity to murder, complicity to tampering with physical evidence and complicity to abuse of a corpse.

(from left to right) Barbara, 76, and Anthony Manning, 59
(from left to right) Barbara, 76, and Anthony Manning, 59(Boyle County Detention Center)

The indictments identify the victim as Anna Manning, who died between the dates of Sept. 14, 1992, and Nov. 7, 1992, in Boyle County.

Anthony and Barbara are being held in the Boyle County Detention Center.