Husband, mother-in-law busted in woman's cold-case murder amid backyard dig: police
Authorities have arrested Anthony Blaine Manning and his mother, Barbara Ann Manning, in connection with the cold-case murder of Anna Lee Manning, who disappeared in 1992. The arrests were made following a lengthy investigation that included digging for evidence at Barbara's home. Both suspects face multiple charges, including murder and tampering with evidence, and are being held on substantial bail.
- ▪Anna Lee Manning was reported missing in 1994, but her disappearance is believed to date back to 1992.
- ▪Anthony Blaine Manning, 59, and his mother, Barbara Ann Manning, 76, were indicted on May 18.
- ▪They are being held on $2 million cash bonds at the Boyle County Detention Center.
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Cold Case Husband, mother-in-law busted in woman's cold-case murder amid backyard dig: police Anna Manning was reported missing in 1994, but investigators believe her death dates back to 1992 By Stepheny Price Fox News Published May 21, 2026 5:36pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Illinois detectives use podcast to solve 42-year-old cold case Detectives Andrew Houghton and Matt Vartanian speak with Fox News Digital about how the Elgin Police Department's podcast, Somebody Knows Something, helped solve the 42-year-long mystery surrounding the disappearance of Karen Schepers.
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