
Husband and Mother-in-Law Busted in Woman's Cold-Case Murder Amid Backyard Dig
After more than thirty years, Anthony Blaine Manning and his mother, Barbara Ann Manning, have been indicted for the 1992 murder of Anthony’s estranged wife, Anna Lee Manning. The young victim disappeared shortly after a history of domestic violence and isolation, but the investigation stalled for decades despite her family's persistent suspicions. A major breakthrough occurred in May 2026 when authorities excavated the mother’s property and discovered human skeletal remains. This discovery provides long-awaited answers for relatives who have spent over three decades advocating for justice…
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