Louisiana Woman Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Death of TV Reporter
Danette Colbert, arrested for theft, now faces murder charges in the death of Adan Manzano, found dead on Super Bowl weekend in Kenner, Louisiana.
Overview
Danette Colbert, 48, has been charged with second-degree murder following the death of Telemundo reporter Adan Manzano, 27, in February. Authorities allege Colbert intentionally drugged Manzano, who was found dead due to complications from a combination of alcohol and alprazolam, leading to positional asphyxia. Surveillance footage shows them together prior to his death. Colbert, who has a history of theft and drugging allegations, remains in custody. An alleged accomplice has also been arrested, complicating the investigation. Preliminary autopsy results listed Manzano's manner of death as undetermined.
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Analysis
- Danette Colbert has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Adan Manzano, a sports reporter who was found dead in his hotel room during Super Bowl week.
- Authorities believe Colbert may have intentionally drugged Manzano with Xanax and alcohol, contributing to his death by positional asphyxia.
- Evidence against Colbert includes surveillance footage of her entering the hotel room with Manzano and using his credit card after his death.
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Adan Manzano died from the combined toxic effects of alcohol and alprazolam (Xanax), along with positional asphyxia, after being found face down on a pillow. Surveillance footage showed Danette Colbert entering and leaving his hotel room before his death.
Danette Colbert has a history of theft and fraud, including previous arrests for drugging men in hotel rooms. She was serving a suspended sentence for similar crimes at the time of Manzano's death.
Yes, Rickey White, 34, was arrested in South Florida and faces charges related to theft and fraud. Police believe he worked with Colbert in connection to Manzano's death.
Danette Colbert remains in custody without bail due to being deemed a flight risk and a danger. She is charged with second-degree murder and awaits trial.
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