Authorities in Louisiana have arrested a woman following the tragic death of Adan Manzano, a 27-year-old reporter for Telemundo Kansas City, who was found unresponsive in his hotel room in Kenner, Louisiana, while covering Super Bowl 59. The suspect, Danette Colbert, 48, was seen on hotel surveillance leaving Manzano's room in the early hours of Wednesday morning, just before he was discovered dead later that day.

The police chief of Kenner, Keith Conley, stated during a press conference that Colbert had a long history of being involved in financial crimes, including drugging and stealing from men. She has been accused previously of drug-related offenses, with at least two incidents of drugging and theft noted in her criminal record.

Investigators found credit cards and Manzano's cellphone at Colbert's residence in Slidell, where she had allegedly used the journalist's credit card for purchases in the New Orleans area. While she is currently charged with property crimes including fraud and theft, authorities have indicated that more serious charges could follow, depending on the results of the coroner's investigation. Currently the Jefferson Parish Coroner's Office is conducting a toxicology test to determine the cause and manner of Manzano's death, which has not yet been disclosed.

Manzano, who was a rising star in sports journalism, recently lost his wife, Ashleigh LeeAnn Boyd Manzano, in a car accident. He is remembered as a dedicated parent to their two-year-old daughter and a passionate reporter committed to covering sports, including the Kansas City Chiefs during their Super Bowl appearances.

Colbert's criminal history indicates a patterned approach to targeting vulnerable individuals, with the Kenner police emphasizing the need for the public to remain vigilant. Chief Conley stated, "This case highlights that there are people out there who prey on others." The police urge anyone with information related to Colbert or the circumstances surrounding Manzano’s death to contact the Kenner Police Department.

This unsettling incident, marked by its tragic nature and the suspect’s dubious background, has drawn attention to the safety vulnerabilities that often accompany major public events like the Super Bowl. As the investigation unfolds, the community awaits further clarifications from law enforcement and the coroner's office.

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