Woman Arrested After Reporter Found Dead in Louisiana Hotel Room

A reporter died in Louisiana. Adan Manzano worked for Telemundo in Kansas City. He came to cover the Super Bowl. Police found him dead in his hotel room.

Danette Colbert was arrested. She allegedly used Manzano’s credit cards. This happened in the New Orleans area. Police tracked his card after finding it missing. Hotel footage showed Colbert with Manzano.

They entered his room early Wednesday. Later, Colbert left the room alone. Police shared this during a press conference. Colbert faces charges for fraud and theft.

The investigation continues, police say. She is in jail now. Authorities aren’t sure if it was murder. They await the coroner’s report. Colbert has a prior arrest record.

It includes drugging men and financial crimes. Police ask anyone with information to contact them. They want info about her involvement. KGKC said Manzano was a rising star.

The station released a sad statement. They are helping with the investigation. They described Manzano as a pro. Manzano’s wife died last year in a car crash.

Her name was Ashleigh LeeAnn Boyd Manzano. They had a daughter named Eleanor. The police investigation is still active.