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A sports reporter died before the Super Bowl. Police want to know whether someone they call a ‘career criminal’ is involved

New evidence links Danette Colbert to the death of Telemundo Kansas City sports reporter Adán Manzano, who was found dead in his hotel room in New Orleans before Super Bowl LIX.
The community in Kansas City is showing support for Manzano, who left behind a legacy as a passionate sports journalist and a loving father.
Colbert, described by police as a career criminal, has been arrested and charged with property crimes, but not for Manzano's death.
Investigators are exploring the possibility that Manzano may have been drugged before his death, and toxicology reports are pending.

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WWL

Kenner police release photo linking Telemundo reporter to suspect before his death

Danette Colbert, 48, and reporter Adan Manzano were seen together at the Kenner Comfort Inn before he was found unresponsive in the hotel room.

30 days ago

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KSHB-TV

Kansas City shows support for local Telemundo reporter who died in New Orleans

The Kansas City community continues to mourn the death of a local Telemundo sports reporter who died in New Orleans while covering the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.

1 month ago

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New York Post

Police investigate if Telemundo Super Bowl reporter was drugged before he died

Louisiana police are investigating whether Telemundo Super Bowl reporter Adam Manzano was drugged before he was found dead in a New Orleans hotel room.

1 month ago·New York, United States

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Vice

‘Career Criminal’ Suspected in Super Bowl Reporter’s Death

The New Orleans police believe it was a “career criminal” that is behind the shocking death of a sports reporter during Super Bowl weekend.

1 month ago·New York, United States

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KION

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Telemundo journalist dies before covering Super Bowl; police investigate link to "professional criminal"

By Chris Boyette and Chris Youd, CNN Adan Manzano was in New Orleans to cover Super Bowl LIX, but the sports reporter was found dead in his hotel room before kickoff. Police are trying to figure out what happened and what, if anything, had to do with his death “a career criminal” who police say is known for running fraud schemes in the city’s French Quarter. The 27-year-old sports reporter worked for the local Telemundo station in Kansas City fo…

1 month ago

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CNN

+2 Reposted by 2 other sources

A sports reporter died before the Super Bowl. Police want to know whether someone they call a ‘career criminal’ is involved

Adan Manzano was in New Orleans to cover Super Bowl LIX, but the sports reporter was found dead in his hotel room before kickoff. Police are trying to figure out what happened and what, if anything, “a career criminal” police say is known to run fraud schemes in the city’s French Quarter had to do with his death.

1 month ago·Atlanta, United States

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