KENNER, La. (WGNO) — Louisiana law enforcement continue to investigate that death of a Kansas City reporter visiting New Orleans for Super Bowl coverage.

The death of Adan Manzano was announced Thursday, Feb. 6.

According to the Kenner Police Department, Manzano was found unresponsive inside his Kenner hotel room.

On Friday, Feb. 7, officers arrested Danette Colbert of Slidell. An investigation revealed Colbert was reportedly using Manzano’s credit cards at multiple stores in the New Orleans area.

KPD officers also report security cameras captured Colbert leaving Manzano’s hotel room alone on Feb. 5.

She is currently facing charges including property crimes and fraud and theft-related offenses. Colbert reportedly has a prior record allegedly drugging men, theft of currency, fraudulent use
of credit and debit cards, and other financial crimes.

The investigation remains ongoing.

KPD is asking anyone with information on the crime or recognizes Colbert to call the Criminal Investigations Division at 504-712-2222 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

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