A new development in the case surrounding Adan Manzano’s death has emerged.
After the Telemundo Kansas City sports reporter died in New Orleans while covering the 2025 Super Bowl for the Spanish-language network, local authorities arrested a suspect in connection to his death, Kenner Police Department Chief of Police Keith Conley announced at a press conference Feb. 7.
Danette Colbert of Slidell, La., was arrested in New Orleans Feb. 6 after she was allegedly discovered using Manzano’s credit card in the city, Conley told reporters. One day earlier, the police chief continued, Colbert was seen with Manzano on security footage reviewed by investigators, which also showed her leaving his Kenner hotel room alone later that morning.
Colbert was subsequently booked for “property crimes,” according to Conley, though he noted that the charges “could be upgraded” pending the coroner’s findings.
E! News has reached out to New Orleans Police as well as Colbert’s lawyer for comment but has not heard back.
Upon sharing the news of Manzano’s passing, Telemundo KC’s general manager Steve Downing honored the late journalist as an exemplary colleague.
“As KGKC's Sports Anchor & Reporter, Adan was a true professional and a rising star, who exemplified excellence in his work,” he said in a statement Feb. 6. “We will deeply miss Adan and his passion for sports, and the contributions he made to the local community.”
In addition to sending condolences to Manzano’s loved ones, Downing added that the station was “cooperating with law enforcement as they investigate this tragic event.”
Adding to the case’s tragic nature, Manzano’s wife Ashleigh LeeAnn Boyd Manzano-Aguilar—with whom he shared 2-year-old daughter Eleanor—died just nine months earlier at age 24 in a head-on collision, according to WIBW 13. Her obituary described her as “the most kindest, caring, beautiful person” who “was a ray of sunshine and always had a smile on her face.”