Louisiana’s attorney general has stepped in to seek a harsher sentence for past crimes committed by a woman who was arrested after the death of a Kansas City-based Telemundo reporter during Super Bowl week in New Orleans.

Danette Colbert was arrested in Jefferson Parish in February and charged with fraud and theft for allegedly using debit and credit cards belonging to Adan Manzano, who was found dead in his hotel room outside New Orleans while covering the Super Bowl for Dallas’ local Telemundo affiliate KGKC.  

The Orleans Parish Coroner reportedly found Xanax in Manzano’s system. He did not have a prescription for the medication. 

Colbert was allegedly seen on hotel security footage with Manzano early in the morning of his death in Kenner, leading to suspicion that he was drugged. 

Kenner police described Colbert as a “career criminal.” (Kenner PD)

NOLA.com reported that just days after the fraud and theft charges were levied against Colbert in Manzano’s death, she was named as a suspect in the Dec. 15 death of a 55-year-old man named John Jenkins, who died from cocaine and an ethanol toxicity in a New Orleans hotel room.  

Colbert has not been charged in that death either.  

Upon the news of his death, KGKC described Manzano as a “true professional and rising star who exemplified excellence in his work.” 

Adan Manzano was on assignment at the Super Bowl in New Orleans. (Telemundo Kansas City)

“We will deeply miss Adam and his passion for sports and the contributions he made to the local community,” the station said. “Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.” 

Fox News Digital reached out to Colbert’s attorney and Williams’ office.