Overview

• Adan Manzano, a 27-year-old Telemundo reporter, was found dead on February 5, 2025, in a Kenner, Louisiana hotel room from Xanax and alcohol intoxication with positional asphyxia.
• Rickey White, previously charged with fraud and robbery in connection to Manzano’s death, was charged with second-degree murder on May 5, 2025, following continued investigative efforts.
• Danette Colbert, the first suspect arrested, was charged with second-degree murder in March and is accused of drugging and robbing Manzano before his death.
• Investigators linked Colbert and White through correspondence, suggesting they conspired to commit the crimes together, including theft and fraud involving Manzano's credit card and phone.
• Under Louisiana law, second-degree murder charges apply in cases where drug distribution or other felonies, such as robbery, result in death.