'Bourbon Street Hustler,' arrested after Kansas City reporter death, needs resentencing for fraud history: AG

Louisiana’s attorney general is asking for a tougher sentence for a woman’s previous crimes following her arrest in connection with the death of a Telemundo journalist from Kansas City during Super Bowl week in New Orleans.

Danette Colbert was taken into custody in Jefferson Parish in February and accused of fraud and theft. She is suspected of using credit and debit cards that belonged to Adan Manzano, who was discovered dead in his hotel room near New Orleans while reporting on the Super Bowl for Telemundo’s KGKC affiliate in Dallas.

The Orleans Parish Coroner reportedly found Xanax in Manzano’s system. He did not have a prescription for the medication. 

Colbert was reportedly captured on hotel security cameras with Manzano during the early hours of the day he passed away in Kenner, raising suspicions of possible foul play.

Danette Colbert mugshot

Kenner police described Colbert as a “career criminal.” (Kenner PD)

NOLA.com reported that just days after the fraud and theft charges were levied against Colbert in Manzano’s death, she was named as a suspect in the Dec. 15 death of a 55-year-old man named John Jenkins, who died from cocaine and an ethanol toxicity in a New Orleans hotel room.  

Colbert has not been charged in that death either.  

Upon the news of his death, KGKC described Manzano as a “true professional and rising star who exemplified excellence in his work.” 

Adan Manzano

Adan Manzano was on assignment at the Super Bowl in New Orleans. (Telemundo Kansas City)

“We will deeply miss Adam and his passion for sports and the contributions he made to the local community,” the station said. “Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.” 

Fox News Digital reached out to Colbert’s attorney and Williams’ office. 

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