August 8, 2026

New trial date set for man charged with murder in Anna Manning case

 (WKYT) – A new trial date has been set for a Boyle County man charged in connection with the 1992 death of Anna Manning.

According to court documents, Anthony Manning’s trial has been rescheduled from May 29, 2027, to May 10-14.

Manning, Anna’s husband, faces murder, tampering with physical evidence and abuse of a corpse charges.

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Manning and his mother, Barbara, were both arrested and indicted earlier this year.

Both have entered not guilty pleas.

Police say that Anna Manning’s remains were found on family property.

Anthony Manning, 59