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A suspect has been arrested in connection to the death of Kansas City sports reporter Adan Manzano, who passed away while covering Super Bowl LIX festivities in New Orleans this week.
Police in Kenner, Louisiana say they have arrested Danette Colbert after she was found using the deceased reporter’s credit card at several stores in the New Orleans area, according to a police report.
Security footage shows Colbert with Manzano on Wednesday morning before Colbert is seen leaving Manzano’s hotel hours later, according to investigators.
Manzano was ultimately found unresponsive in his hotel.
Colbert is currently only booked on property crimes, such as fraud and theft, according to police.
A 27-year-old Mexico native who lived in Topeka, Kansas, Manzano was on the ground in New Orleans working as a sports anchor and sideline reporter.
A statement from KGKC Telemundo Kansas City read: [Adan] was a true professional and a rising star, who exemplified excellence in his work.
‘We will deeply miss Adan and his passion for sports, and the contributions he made to the local community. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.’
No cause of death has yet been announced.
WIBW reported the news that Manzano’s wife Ashleigh died last April at the age of 24, in a car crash that also seriously injured their infant daughter.
The crash occurred in Topeka, where Manzano and his young family were based.
In Manzano’s Instagram bio, he pays tribute to his late wife with the message: ‘Always in my heart Ashleigh Boyd’.
