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.
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Get StartedThe decision to charge Colbert in Manzano’s death was made despite preliminary autopsy results being inconclusive as to whether he was killed or died accidentally.
A woman is charged with murder in the death of a Super Bowl reporter found in his hotel room
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Colbert is a career criminal known for allegedly drugging victims and theft.
US woman faces second-degree murder charges in death of Super Bowl reporter
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The fact that we crossed a hurdle getting a probable cause affidavit signed for her being charged with second-degree murder is a good start.
Woman accused of second-degree murder in death of sports reporter covering Super Bowl
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Colbert has been accused in several other fraud cases, some of which included allegations of drugging.
Woman linked to death of Telemundo Super Bowl reporter to be charged with murder
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Summary
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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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.