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New York Post
3 days ago
- New York Post
Louisiana police arrest third suspect in Super Bowl reporter Adan Manzano's hotel death
Louisiana police have arrested a third suspect in connection with Super Bowl reporter Adan Manzano's hotel room murder. Manzano, a 27-year-old Kansas City, Missouri-based Telemundo sports reporter, was in New Orleans on assignment to cover Super Bowl LIX. Advertisement He was found dead with Xanax in his system in his room at the Comfort Suites hotel in Kenner, Louisiana, on the morning of Feb. 5. Officials said his death was caused by the combined toxic effects of Xanax and alcohol, noting that he had been found 'face-down in a pillow with no lividity around his nose and mouth.' Since then, Kenner police have arrested so-called 'Bourbon Street Hustler' Danette Colbert, 48, and her accused accomplice, Ricky White, in connection with Manzano's death, On Friday, Kenner police also announced the arrest of Christian Anderson, 33, a New Orleans resident, for his alleged involvement in the plot that led to Manzano's death. Advertisement Colbert was nicknamed the 'Bourbon Street Hustler' on social media due to her lengthy past targeting men in the French Quarter and stealing their money. 5 Super Bowl reporter Adan Manzano was found dead in his hotel room on Feb. 5. AP She is accused of similar crimes in Las Vegas. Authorities believe she, White and Anderson conspired to drug Manzano and then steal his credit cards before authorities found him dead. Advertisement Colbert and Manzano 'met in the French Quarter, probably in the wee hours of the morning,' Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley previously told Fox News Digital. 'They came back to the hotel that was in the city of Kenner about 4:30 a.m. on Feb. 5, at which time we do have surveillance video from the lobby of the hotel showing them going into [Manzano's] room around that time,' Conley said. 'Then [Colbert] came out, ran to the store, came back about 30 minutes later, and within 10 or 15 minutes, she left the room. And he was never seen again on any video other than when he went into the room. So, she was the last one to be with him.' 5 'Bourbon Street Hustler' Danette Colbert is accused of the reporter's murder. Kenner PD Detectives found that one of Manzano's credit cards was missing while processing his hotel room, Conley told reporters during a news conference on Feb. 8. Advertisement Authorities then obtained a search warrant allowing them to track the locations where the credit card was used after Manzano was found, which led them to Colbert. White is facing various charges, including simple robbery and multiple counts of fraud. 5 Police arrested Ricky White in connection with Manzano's death. Broward County Sheriff's Office He was later charged with murder in connection with Manzano's death. Authorities have also obtained an arrest warrant for Anderson for principal to simple robbery, purse snatching, access device fraud, illegal transmission of monetary funds, bank fraud and computer fraud. He is currently detained at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center alongside Colbert and White, Kenner police said. 'Evidence gathered through search warrants, text message records, and digital communications revealed that Anderson, along with previously arrested suspects Danette Colbert and Rickey White, played an active role in a coordinated pattern of targeting victims, drugging them, and stealing personal property, including phones and financial account access,' Kenner police said in a Friday press release. 5 Kenner police announced the arrest of Christian Anderson (right) for his alleged involvement in the murder plot. Kenner PD Advertisement 'Detectives discovered that the vehicle used by Danette Colbert on the day of Manzano's death had been rented by Christian Anderson, and further evidence showed that Anderson provided logistical support, engaged in post-crime communication, and assisted in attempts to financially benefit from the victim's stolen assets.' Records also allegedly show that 'Anderson and Colbert communicated extensively following the incident, and that he played a role in the group's recurring criminal behavior,' Kenner police said. Colbert was recently sentenced to serve 25 years in prison for crimes unrelated to Manzano's death, including theft, computer fraud and illegal transmission of monetary funds stemming from a 2024 case. 5 Kenner PD released a picture that showed Manzano and Colbert at the Kenner Comfort Inn the morning the reporter died. Kenner Police department Advertisement Police are asking anyone with information about Colbert to come forward. Some victims, Conley said, do not speak up, due to the sensitive nature of the suspect's alleged crimes. Authorities executed a search warrant at Colbert's address after identifying her as a potential suspect in connection with Manzano's death and said they had located a stolen gun that did not appear to be related to Manzano's death and narcotics.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Louisiana police arrest third suspect in Super Bowl reporter Adan Manzano's hotel death
Louisiana police have arrested a third suspect in connection with Super Bowl reporter Adan Manzano's hotel room murder. Manzano, a 27-year-old Kansas City, Missouri-based Telemundo sports reporter, was in New Orleans on assignment to cover Super Bowl LIX. He was found dead with Xanax in his system in his room at the Comfort Suites hotel in Kenner, Louisiana, on the morning of Feb. 5. Officials said his death was caused by the combined toxic effects of Xanax and alcohol, noting that he had been found "face-down in a pillow with no lividity around his nose and mouth." Since then, Kenner police have arrested so-called "Bourbon Street Hustler" Danette Colbert, 48, and her accused accomplice, Ricky White, in connection with Manzano's death, On Friday, Kenner police also announced the arrest of Christian Anderson, 33, a New Orleans resident, for his alleged involvement in the plot that led to Manzano's death. Louisiana Police Announce Update In 'Bourbon Street Hustler' Case After Super Bowl Reporter's Drug Death Colbert was nicknamed the "Bourbon Street Hustler" on social media due to her lengthy past targeting men in the French Quarter and stealing their money. She is accused of similar crimes in Las Vegas. Authorities believe she, White and Anderson conspired to drug Manzano and then steal his credit cards before authorities found him dead. Read On The Fox News App Colbert and Manzano "met in the French Quarter, probably in the wee hours of the morning," Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley previously told Fox News Digital. Super Bowl Reporter Dead In Louisiana Hotel Had Xanax In System After 'Bourbon Street Hustler' Meetup: Police "They came back to the hotel that was in the city of Kenner about 4:30 a.m. on Feb. 5, at which time we do have surveillance video from the lobby of the hotel showing them going into [Manzano's] room around that time," Conley said. "Then [Colbert] came out, ran to the store, came back about 30 minutes later, and within 10 or 15 minutes, she left the room. And he was never seen again on any video other than when he went into the room. So, she was the last one to be with him." Detectives found that one of Manzano's credit cards was missing while processing his hotel room, Conley told reporters during a news conference on Feb. 8. Authorities then obtained a search warrant allowing them to track the locations where the credit card was used after Manzano was found, which led them to Colbert. New Orleans 'Bourbon Street Hustler' Suspect In Super Bowl Reporter Death May Be Tied To 2Nd Fatality: Police White is facing various charges, including simple robbery and multiple counts of fraud. He was later charged with murder in connection with Manzano's death. Authorities have also obtained an arrest warrant for Anderson for principal to simple robbery, purse snatching, access device fraud, illegal transmission of monetary funds, bank fraud and computer fraud. He is currently detained at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center alongside Colbert and White, Kenner police said. Louisiana Hotel Surveillance Shows Super Bowl Reporter With 'Bourbon Street Hustler' Just Before Death "Evidence gathered through search warrants, text message records, and digital communications revealed that Anderson, along with previously arrested suspects Danette Colbert and Rickey White, played an active role in a coordinated pattern of targeting victims, drugging them, and stealing personal property, including phones and financial account access," Kenner police said in a Friday press release. "Detectives discovered that the vehicle used by Danette Colbert on the day of Manzano's death had been rented by Christian Anderson, and further evidence showed that Anderson provided logistical support, engaged in post-crime communication, and assisted in attempts to financially benefit from the victim's stolen assets." 'Bourbon Street Hustler' Arrested In Connection To Super Bowl Reporter's Death Linked To Las Vegas Drugging Records also allegedly show that "Anderson and Colbert communicated extensively following the incident, and that he played a role in the group's recurring criminal behavior," Kenner police said. Colbert was recently sentenced to serve 25 years in prison for crimes unrelated to Manzano's death, including theft, computer fraud and illegal transmission of monetary funds stemming from a 2024 case. Police are asking anyone with information about Colbert to come forward. Some victims, Conley said, do not speak up, due to the sensitive nature of the suspect's alleged crimes. Authorities executed a search warrant at Colbert's address after identifying her as a potential suspect in connection with Manzano's death and said they had located a stolen gun that did not appear to be related to Manzano's death and article source: Louisiana police arrest third suspect in Super Bowl reporter Adan Manzano's hotel death
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
Louisiana police charge second person with murder in Super Bowl reporter's drug death
A second person has been charged with second-degree murder following the death of a Super Bowl reporter who was covering the major sporting event in early February in New Orleans. Adan Manzano, a 27-year-old Kansas City, Missouri-based Telemundo sports reporter, was in New Orleans on assignment to cover the Super Bowl when he was found dead in his room with Xanax in his system at the Comfort Suites hotel in Kenner, Louisiana. At the time, officials said his death was caused by the combined toxic effects of Xanax and alcohol. They noted he was found "face-down in a pillow with no lividity around his nose and mouth." Police arrested and charged 45-year-old Danette Colbert two days after Manzano's body was found. Colbert was nicknamed the "Bourbon Street Hustler" on social media, after she racked up several fugitive and fraud charges and a robbery charge in connection with his death. Colbert was also charged with second-degree murder. Rickey White, her alleged accomplice, was also arrested in relation to the incident on charges of simple robbery and several counts of fraud. Louisiana Police Announce Update In 'Bourbon Street Hustler' Case After Super Bowl Reporter's Drug Death The Kenner Police Department announced on Monday that White now faces a second-degree murder charge in connection with Manzano's death. Read On The Fox News App Police didn't explain why the second-degree murder charge was added, but said it comes as detectives "have worked tirelessly to uncover the details surrounding the events that led to Mr. Manzano's tragic death." Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley previously detailed the events leading up to Manzano's death to Fox News Digital. "They met in the French Quarter, probably in the wee hours of the morning. They came back to the hotel that was in the city of Kenner about 4:30 a.m. on Feb. 5, at which time we do have surveillance video from the lobby of the hotel showing them going into [Manzano's] room around that time," Conley said. 'Bourbon Street Hustler,' Arrested After Kansas City Reporter Death, Needs Resentencing For Fraud History: Ag "Then [Colbert] came out, ran to the store, came back about 30 minutes later, and within 10 or 15 minutes, she left the room. And he was never seen again on any video other than when he went into the room. So, she was the last one to be with him," the police chief added. One of Manzano's credit cards was missing when detectives were processing his hotel room, leading them to obtain a search warrant for the credit card history, leading law enforcement to Colbert. Colbert is connected to several other alleged drugging and robberies in both New Orleans and Las Vegas, and may be connected to another man's death in New Orleans. "We suspect that the investigation will lead to her being involved in another death case in the city of New Orleans back in December," Conley said. "We are working with [the New Orleans Police Department]. We're working with state police and the attorney general's office to get as much information as we can before we come to any conclusions because, in cases like this, you have to investigate, you can't just speculate." Fox News Digital's Audrey Conklin contributed to this article source: Louisiana police charge second person with murder in Super Bowl reporter's drug death
Fox News
05-05-2025
- Fox News
Louisiana police charge second person with murder in Super Bowl reporter's drug death
A second person has been charged with second-degree murder following the death of a Super Bowl reporter who was covering the major sporting event in early February in New Orleans. Adan Manzano, a 27-year-old Kansas City, Missouri-based Telemundo sports reporter, was in New Orleans on assignment to cover the Super Bowl when he was found dead in his room with Xanax in his system at the Comfort Suites hotel in Kenner, Louisiana. At the time, officials said his death was caused by the combined toxic effects of Xanax and alcohol. They noted he was found "face-down in a pillow with no lividity around his nose and mouth." Police arrested and charged 45-year-old Danette Colbert two days after Manzano's body was found. Colbert was nicknamed the "Bourbon Street Hustler" on social media, after she racked up several fugitive and fraud charges and a robbery charge in connection with his death. Colbert was also charged with second-degree murder. Rickey White, her alleged accomplice, was also arrested in relation to the incident on charges of simple robbery and several counts of fraud. The Kenner Police Department announced on Monday that White now faces a second-degree murder charge in connection with Manzano's death. Police didn't explain why the second-degree murder charge was added, but said it comes as detectives "have worked tirelessly to uncover the details surrounding the events that led to Mr. Manzano's tragic death." Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley previously detailed the events leading up to Manzano's death to Fox News Digital. "They met in the French Quarter, probably in the wee hours of the morning. They came back to the hotel that was in the city of Kenner about 4:30 a.m. on Feb. 5, at which time we do have surveillance video from the lobby of the hotel showing them going into [Manzano's] room around that time," Conley said. "Then [Colbert] came out, ran to the store, came back about 30 minutes later, and within 10 or 15 minutes, she left the room. And he was never seen again on any video other than when he went into the room. So, she was the last one to be with him," the police chief added. One of Manzano's credit cards was missing when detectives were processing his hotel room, leading them to obtain a search warrant for the credit card history, leading law enforcement to Colbert. Colbert is connected to several other alleged drugging and robberies in both New Orleans and Las Vegas, and may be connected to another man's death in New Orleans. "We suspect that the investigation will lead to her being involved in another death case in the city of New Orleans back in December," Conley said. "We are working with [the New Orleans Police Department]. We're working with state police and the attorney general's office to get as much information as we can before we come to any conclusions because, in cases like this, you have to investigate, you can't just speculate."
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Yahoo
Camp Hill woman charged after allegedly making, cancelling hundreds of false hotel reservations
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A woman was accused Tuesday of making hundreds of reservations at a Cumberland County hotel and then canceling them. By canceling the fraudulent reservations, Taryn Dixon, 52, of Camp Hill, allegedly cost the hotel thousands of dollars because the no-show fee was only a percentage of the reservation price, the criminal complaint filed by the Cumberland County District Attorney's Office states. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Dixon is accused of booking more than 400 rooms in 2025 at the Comfort Suites, located along Hanover Street in Carlisle, the complaint shows. The manager reported that in January 2025, 44 different reservations were billed under Dixon's credit card. Dixon claimed the rooms were bought as Christmas gifts, however, the recipients were not aware of the reservations. She was warned not to make any more reservations, however, she continued to do so, investigators said. One of those fraudulent reservations was made under Carlisle Borough Police Chief Taro Landis's name, the complaint shows. Gasoline-soaked folder given to Mifflin County elementary school teacher, charges filed Another fraudulent reservation was made under the name of the county's former top prosecutor, Merle Ebert, who died in 2024.. When asked if she knew about Ebert's passing, Dixon allegedly said, 'You mean his demise,' the complaint notes. Due to the cancelled reservations, the hotel has lost upward of $2,000. Dixon was arrested and arraigned in April 2025, and as a bail condition, she was not allowed to make reservations within a 200-mile radius of Carlisle. The following weekend, investigators said she continued to make more reservations, 96 of them. Dixon faces multiple felony charges of theft and unlawful use of a computer, along with misdemeanor charges of criminal mischief. She is locked up in Cumberland County Prison with her bail set at a combined $102,000 by Magisterial District Judge Johnathan Birbeck. Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 16. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
