Sports anchor and reporter Adan Manzano, 27, found dead in New Orleans while on assignment to cover the Super Bowl.
His passing was confirmed by Telemundo 39.
They wrote that they are cooperating with the law enforcement in their quest to investigate the tragic incident.
“As KGKC’s Sports Anchor & Reporter, 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,” they wrote.
The TV station shared their condolences to the grieving family.
Heartbreakingly, Adan Manzano died 10 months following his wife’s sudden passing.
She was involved in a fatal car crash in April, leaving Adan and their child behind. Sadly, the young child is now left without both his parents.
Manzano, who’s originally from Mexico City, moved to Topeka back in 2018 where he joined the Chiefs Television Crew as a sideline reporter at the beginning of the 2024 season.
Speaking of his career, Manzano said at the time, “I used to dream about this but I never expected that it was going to come that soon. It’s just a blessing.”
Facebook/ Adan Manzano
Two days after his death, the police made an arrest, Fox 8 Live reported.
As per the publication, the suspect in question is a woman named Danette Colbert, of Slidell. Allegedly, authorities caught her using Manzano’s credit card at several stores around the area of New Orleans.
Investigators say that security footage shows Colbert leaving the sport anchor’s hotel room in the morning of Wednesday, February 5, when officials reported his death.
According to authorities, Colbert has previous charges and arrests for stealing credit cards and cash, drugging men, and similar money-related crimes.
Danette Colbert/ Kenner Police Department
Fans and social media users shared their condolences and expressed their heartbreak over the passing of Adan Manzano.
“I can’t believe it. My deepest condolences and resignation to his family. An amazing human being and co-worker. Surely one more Star that will shine in the sky. Rest in peace and fly high Adam,” a person wrote.
“We are sorry for your loss we join the pain of your family and friends and more because he was in his best moment of life and in the place of our community rest in peace Adam for being a great reporter of some and so many of our chiefs games in Kansas City MO… for you there will be one more victory in your name,” another added.
Our thoughts and prayers go to the grieving family.
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