Event Brief
Woman convicted in negligent homicide of Telemundo reporter
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: Danette Colbert, 49, was convicted of negligent homicide in the death of Telemundo reporter Adan Manzano, who was found dead in his hotel room in Kenner, days before the Super Bowl last year. Colbert was also convicted of racketeering, as was her accomplice Rickey White, in a case involving stolen cards and phones.
WHO: Danette Colbert; Rickey White; Jefferson Parish district attorney's office
WHAT: A court convicted Danette Colbert of negligent homicide and racketeering in connection with the death of Telemundo reporter Adan Manzano; her accomplice Rickey White was also convicted of racketeering.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026
WHERE: Kenner, Louisiana, USA
WHY: Colbert and White were found responsible for a criminal enterprise tied to Manzano’s death, including using stolen cards and phones after Manzano was last seen leaving the room where he was found dead.
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