Negotiations are underway for a possible resolution in the case of Larayna and Anthony Manning, the two charged in connection with the October 2020 shooting death of Calvin “Cue” Taylor.
Both Mannings appeared virtually before Christian Circuit Judge Andrew Self Wednesday afternoon, with attorney Jason Pfeil saying he and defense attorney Shannon Powers—who represents Anthony Manning—are looking to have a mediation with the Commonwealth to discuss possible resolutions. Judge Self summarized his request, along with a request for the turnover of any evidence that may remain.
Commonwealth’s Attorney Rick Boling says he is agreeable to a mediation on the murder charge and will discuss resolving her other charges.
Larayna Manning is charged with murder and first-degree robbery, while Anthony Manning is charged with complicity to murder and complicity to robbery. Powers informed the court he also intends to file a motion for bond modification for Anthony Manning, with Judge Self informing him to request a pre-trial hearing if one is needed. In the meantime, a pre-trial hearing was set for July 21st for both defendants.
As previously reported, Hopkinsville police allege Anthony Manning drove his mother to Taylor’s home and went inside after hearing gunfire. Drugs, cash and a safe were missing from Taylor’s home when police began the investigation and police say Taylor’s mouth and wrists were duct-taped, indicating there had been a robbery.