Suspect arrested in connection to death of Kansas City reporter in New Orleans for Super Bowl

KENNER, La. (WVUE) – A suspect has been arrested in connection to the death of a Kansas City reporter who was in New Orleans on assignment to cover the Super Bowl.

Telemundo KC announced on Thursday, Feb. 6, that Adan Manzano, 27, an anchor and reporter on assignment to cover the Super Bowl in New Orleans, has passed away.

On Friday morning (Feb. 7), Kenner police announced that they have arrested Danette Colbert, of Slidell, after it was discovered that she was allegedly using Manzano’s credit card at several stores in the New Orleans area.

Danette Colbert, of Slidell, arrested by Kenner police after using credit card of Kansas City reported found dead in hotel room.(Kennner police)

Investigators say they have reviewed security footage that shows Colbert with Manzano on the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 5. Investigators also say that Colbert can be seen on video leaving Manzano’s hotel room later that morning.

Police say that Manzano was found unresponsive in his Kenner hotel room.

At this time, Colbert has only been booked for property crimes, according to police, which include fraud and theft-related offenses.

Colbert, according to police, has an arrest record that includes prior arrests related to being accused of drugging men, stealing cash, fraudulent use of credit and debit cards, and other financial-related crimes.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (504) 822-1111.

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