Woman with Prior Drugging Allegations Arrested After Super Bowl Journalist's Death, Was Seen on Camera Leaving Hotel Room: Police

Mar. 15, 2025

Adan Manzano, 27, was found dead in a hotel in Kenner, La., on the afternoon of Feb. 5.

The Kenner Police Department says in a Friday, Feb. 7, press release that a woman, Danette Colbert, was arrested after allegedly using Manzano’s credit card at several stores in New Orleans.

The department claims that hotel security footage shows Colbert accompanying Manzano to his room on the morning of Feb. 5 before she allegedly left the room alone later that day.

Colbert is only charged with fraud and theft-related offenses, according to police, who note that the investigation is still ongoing. It is not immediately clear if she has entered a plea or retained an attorney.

Police say that Colbert has previously been arrested on allegations of drugging men, theft of currency and fraudulent use of credit and debit cards, among other alleged financial crimes.

Adan Manzano; Danette Colbert.Adan Manzano/TelemundoKC/Instagram; Kenner Police

Adan Manzano/TelemundoKC/Instagram; Kenner Police

Manzano was a sports reporter and anchor for Telemundo KC and Tico Sports from Kansas City, who was set to cover Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Telemundo Kansas City says in a statement.

“Adan was an exceptional professional and a rising star whose dedication and talent reflected excellence in his work,” the news station said. “We will deeply miss Adan, his passion for sports and the contributions he made to the local community.”

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Last year,WIBWreported, Manzano’s wife was killed in a car crash. They leave behind a daughter named Eleanor, according to herobituary.

source: people.com