A Shocking Twist in the Death of Super Bowl Reporter Adan Manzano
Danette Colbert, a notorious career criminal, is back behind bars—this time for allegedly stealing from a dead journalist! The 48-year-old Louisiana woman was caught using credit cards belonging to Adan Manzano, a Telemundo journalist found dead in his hotel room after covering the Super Bowl.
Police have not yet charged Colbert in Manzano’s death, but the details surrounding her involvement are raising red flags. Surveillance footage reportedly shows Colbert entering Manzano’s hotel room with him on the morning of February 5—only to leave alone later that day. Was she simply a bystander, or is there something more sinister at play?
Manzano, just 27 years old, had been in Louisiana to report on the Super Bowl festivities when his life tragically ended. As police investigate, they’ve uncovered shocking details about Colbert’s extensive criminal past, one that spans multiple states and includes a disturbing pattern of crimes.
A Decade of Crime: Colbert’s Long Rap Sheet
Colbert’s criminal record is jaw-dropping, and authorities say she has a signature crime spree pattern—luring in victims, drugging them, and stealing everything in sight. Her targets? Mostly men—tourists, partygoers, and high-rollers who never saw her coming.
? 2012: Colbert’s first recorded arrest in New Orleans. She was charged with robbery, pleaded guilty, and got off with just two years of probation and a $2,700 fine.
? 2014: A tourist’s worst nightmare! A man enjoying a night out met Colbert, who accompanied him back to his hotel room. The next morning, he woke up to find $100 in cash, his credit cards, and a $4,000 Rolex watch missing. Security cameras later captured Colbert making three separate ATM withdrawals using the stolen cards. When she was confronted, she and two accomplices assaulted a store manager, leaving her with a black eye! Colbert pleaded guilty to intimidation of a witness, second-degree battery, bank fraud, and burglary—but only received five years of probation.
? 2016: Another crime, another light punishment! Colbert was caught snatching a purse and burglarizing a home in Orleans Parish. The result? Another slap on the wrist—five years probation.
But this was just the beginning.
Las Vegas Heists: When Colbert Took Her Crime Spree Nationwide
By 2022, Colbert had set her sights on Las Vegas, where she elevated her game—targeting high rollers at luxury hotels.
? January 2022: A Las Vegas tourist woke up to his worst nightmare—nearly $100,000 in cash, casino chips, jewelry, and luxury luggage had vanished overnight. According to a police report, the man had invited Colbert and another woman to his hotel room. He later suspected he had been drugged, but Colbert denied everything.
? July 2022: Another high-stakes heist—this time at the prestigious Wynn Hotel. A male guest invited Colbert and an accomplice to his room, and the next morning, he was missing a $60,000 watch, $1,500 in casino chips, and his credit cards, which were immediately used for shopping sprees.
? August 2022: While out on bond from the previous theft, Colbert was arrested again—this time for reckless driving. She was clocked driving nearly 100 mph in a school zone. Police charged her with aggressive driving, driving without insurance, and speeding.
Shockingly, the theft cases were later dismissed, but the reckless driving charge remained. However, Colbert never showed up in court, leading a judge to issue a bench warrant for her arrest in January 2023.
Back to New Orleans: The Crime Wave Continues
Colbert reappeared in New Orleans in 2023, and her criminal antics didn’t slow down.
? May 2023: She was charged with computer fraud, illegal transmission of money, and theft of up to $5,000. Once again, she avoided jail time—receiving another five years of probation.
? May 2024: Most recently, she was arrested for DUI, driving without a license, insurance, or a seatbelt. The result? Six months probation.
Despite years of arrests and crimes across multiple states, Colbert continued to dodge serious consequences—until now.
Is Colbert Connected to the Death of Adan Manzano?
Now, the million-dollar question remains: Could Danette Colbert have played a role in Manzano’s death?
Authorities have confirmed that security footage shows her with Manzano at his hotel room in Kenner on the morning of February 5. Later that day, she was seen leaving alone. Hours later, he was found dead.
While police have not named her as a suspect, Colbert’s past crimes suggest a disturbing pattern—one that often involves drugging and robbing men.
So far, she has only been charged with fraud for allegedly using Manzano’s credit cards, but investigators are digging deeper.
With a history of targeting victims, drugging them, and stealing from them, some are wondering: Was Manzano her latest victim?
What Happens Next?
? Investigators are reviewing toxicology reports from Manzano’s autopsy to determine if drugs played a role in his death.
? Authorities are also analyzing security footage to track Colbert’s movements before and after her time with Manzano.
? Prosecutors may decide to charge her with additional crimes depending on what evidence surfaces.
With her long history of high-profile thefts and scams, Colbert may finally be facing the consequences of her actions.
The Bottom Line: A Career Criminal Running Out of Luck?
Danette Colbert has spent over a decade conning, drugging, and stealing from unsuspecting men—from the French Quarter to the Las Vegas Strip.
Despite multiple arrests and dozens of victims, she has managed to slip through the cracks time and time again.
But with her latest arrest connected to a dead journalist, the spotlight is now brighter than ever. Will this be the crime that finally brings her reign of deception to an end?
One thing’s for sure—this twisted story is far from over.
Stay tuned as new details emerge in the case of Danette Colbert, the so-called “career criminal” who may know more than she’s letting on.
