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USA Today
30-05-2025
- USA Today
Third person arrested for role in death of Super Bowl reporter Adan Manzano
Third person arrested for role in death of Super Bowl reporter Adan Manzano Show Caption Hide Caption Kansas City shows support for local Telemundo reporter who died in New Orleans Investigators have obtained new evidence in the death of Telemundo KC reporter Adan Manzano. Scripps News A third person has been arrested in the death of a reporter from Kansas City who was in New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl, Louisiana authorities announced Friday. The Kenner, Louisiana Police Department arrested 33-year-old Christian Anderson and said he played an active role with other individuals in coordinating attacks on victims, drugging them, and stealing personal property. Anderson is charged with being a principal to simple robbery, purse snatching, access device fraud, illegal transmission of monetary funds, bank fraud, and computer fraud. Danette Colbert and Rickey White have already been arrested and are awaiting charges of second-degree murder for their role in Adan Manzano's death. All three suspects are in custody at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. Colbert was arrested after she was seen on video at the Kenner Comfort Suites hotel with Manzano at around 5 a.m. the day of his death on Feb. 5, and she was seen leaving the room alone later in the morning. Authorities charged her with second-degree murder in March. Authorities said they gathered through search warrants, text message records, and digital communications that showed Anderson and Colbert communicated after Manzano's death, including a car rented by Anderson on the day of Manzano's death that was used by Colbert. Anderson also provided logistical support and attempted to gain money from Manzano's stolen items. Manzano died from the combined toxic effects of Xanax and alcohol intoxication, along with positional asphyxia, and the manner of death is still undetermined. He was found face down on a pillow, and his blood alcohol level was .232, almost three times the legal amount in the state of Louisiana.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Yahoo
Super Bowl Reporter Adan Manzano Dies At 27 In New Orleans, Foul Play Suspected
Adan Manzano, a 27-year-old sports anchor in Kansas City, has died while covering the Chiefs at the Super Bowl in New Orleans amid growing suspicion of foul play. Manzano died on Wednesday, according to his outlet, Telemundo KC. The cause was being determined in an autopsy, reported, noting through authorities that he died in his hotel room in Kenner, Louisiana, near New Orleans. 'Adan was so young and full of energy, and truly covered almost every event in the community,' Kansas City mayor Quinton Lucas wrote on X. 'So very sad to see this news. My condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.' The Spanish-language station, which began employing Manzano nearly four years ago as a freelance sports anchor, said it was cooperating with police in its investigation. Cops may have gotten a break Friday, arresting a woman who was caught using Manzano's credit card and has an arrest history of credit card fraud and allegedly drugging men, Fox8 reported. She was also seen on surveillance video with Manzano and leaving his hotel room, investigators said. So far, she faces only fraud and theft charges. 'Adan was an exceptional professional and a rising star whose dedication and talent reflected excellence in his work,' Telemundo said in a statement. 'We will deeply miss Adan, his passion for sports and the contributions he made to the local community.' Manzano was scheduled to work the sideline for the game between the Chiefs and Eagles on Tico Sports' radio broadcast, WWNO reported. Kansas City-based Tico mourned the loss of its colleague in an announcement on its website. 'He was an enthusiastic and energetic team player who was well liked and respected,' the statement read. 'Adan was a devoted father to his young daughter, a helpful colleague, and loyal friend.' Manzano is survived by his toddler daughter, Eleanor. His wife, Ashleigh LeeAnn Boyd, died in a car crash less than a year ago. HuffPost has reached out to local police in New Orleans but did not immediately hear back. Snoop Dogg Brutally Zings Bill Belichick And His Girlfriend At NFL Honors Harrison Butker Is Asked What He Thinks Of 'Gays' At Super Bowl Presser Gronk Says He Preferred Super Bowl Celebration At Trump White House For 1 Reason
