The case of the tragic death of Mexican reporter Adán Manzano, who was in New Orleans covering the Super Bowl, had a new development when authorities announced the arrest of a suspect related to the incident.
Kenner police revealed that Danette Colbert, a 34-year-old woman from Slidell, was arrested after being identified on security cameras using the journalist's credit card at several stores in the city. Colbert was seen in the video accompanying Manzano on the morning of February 5, shortly before the journalist was found dead in his hotel room. Additionally, the recordings show the suspect leaving Manzano's room shortly after their meeting.
Colbert was arrested on charges related to fraud and theft, specifically for the unauthorized use of Manzano's credit card. Although she has not been formally charged with the death of Adán Manzano, authorities continue their investigations to clarify what happened.
Colbert's arrest record includes a history of offenses such as fraudulent use of credit cards, cash theft, and previous allegations of drugging men, which has increased suspicions about her possible involvement in the case.
Family and colleagues of Adán Manzano expressed shock and sadness at his unexpected death. Manzano, 27, was recognized for his dedication to journalism and his work at Telemundo KC. His passing has left a void in the journalistic community, and more details about the ongoing investigation are awaited.
Authorities in Kenner continue to work on the case, and the community hopes that justice will be served and the mystery surrounding the death of this young and promising reporter will be resolved.
