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Danette Colbert Charged with Murder in Death of Telemundo Reporter Adan Manzano

The career criminal, known as the 'Bourbon Street Hustler,' is accused of drugging and robbing Manzano before his death in a Kenner, Louisiana, hotel room.

Adan Manzano, a 27-year-old sports reporter, was found dead near New Orleans days before he planned to cover the Super Bowl LIX.
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Murder Charge Filed In Death Of Telemundo TV Reporter At Super Bowl

Overview

  • Adan Manzano, a 27-year-old Telemundo sports reporter, was found dead in a hotel room in Kenner, Louisiana, on February 5, 2025, with Xanax in his system.
  • Danette Colbert, a career criminal with a history of drugging and robbing male victims, has been charged with second-degree murder in connection to Manzano's death.
  • Surveillance footage shows Colbert entering and leaving the hotel room with Manzano, and police discovered benzodiazepines at her residence during a search.
  • Authorities believe Colbert stole Manzano's credit cards and made purchases around New Orleans after his death, leading investigators to identify her as a suspect.
  • The investigation has expanded to examine Colbert's potential involvement in other crimes, including a possible connection to another death in New Orleans in December 2024.