Woman arrested after Kansas City reporter's sudden death during Super Bowl coverage
- Adan Manzano was found dead in his hotel room while covering the Super Bowl for Telemundo.
- A woman named Danette Colbert has been arrested in connection with his death after surveillance footage showed her leaving his room.
- The investigation continues as the community mourns the loss of a talented young journalist.
On February 5, 2025, Adan Manzano, a 27-year-old reporter from Kansas City, was found dead in his hotel room in New Orleans, where he was assigned to cover the Super Bowl for Telemundo and Tico Sports. His sudden death has shocked and saddened the local community, with many colleagues expressing their condolences. The investigation into his death took a turn when a Louisiana woman named Danette Colbert was arrested shortly after, with authorities claiming that surveillance footage showed her entering and leaving Manzano's hotel room. Additionally, personal items belonging to him, including his credit card and cell phone, were discovered at her residence in Slidell, Louisiana. The police confirmed a soft connection of Colbert's prior criminal history, suggesting past drugging and theft incidents, although at this point, the investigation primarily involves property crimes. Manzano's death follows a tragic loss for his family, as a year prior, his wife, Ashleigh Boyd, a teacher, was killed in a car accident, leaving behind their two-year-old daughter, Eleanor. The news of Manzano's unexpected passing has reverberated throughout the community, highlighting the risks that journalists sometimes face while performing their duties, especially in high-profile assignments. Telemundo KC and Tico Sports released heartfelt statements memorializing his contributions to sports broadcasting and expressing deep condolences to his family during this challenging time.