As part of the ongoing investigation, detectives have seized multiple electronic devices connected to the case and reviewed security video.
KENNER, La. β The Kenner Police Department has announced new evidence in the investigation into the death of Adan Manzano, a Telemundo media member in town to cover the Super Bowl.Β
The new findings link Danette Colbert, of Slidell, to Manzano in the hours leading up to his death, a spokesperson revealed.
As part of the ongoing investigation, detectives have seized multiple electronic devices connected to the case. These devices are undergoing forensic examination to determine if they contain relevant digital evidence.
Investigators have also identified several New Orleans locations where Colbert and Manzano were seen together. Security footage from these areas is being reviewed as part of the investigation.
Colbert, who was initially arrested on charges related to property crimes, fraud, and theft, is now under closer scrutiny. Forensic experts and the Jefferson Parish Coronerβs Office are working together to determine whether additional charges may be filed.
Since Colbert’s arrest, the Kenner Police Department has been contacted by individuals claiming to be victims or reporting suspicious deaths under similar circumstances. Police are investigating all available evidence, including the possibility that Manzano may have been drugged before his death.
Toxicology reports are pending and may take several weeks to be released. These reports could provide more insight into the circumstances surrounding Manzanoβs death. Investigators are particularly focused on whether Colbert may have drugged Manzano, as her arrest history includes similar allegations.
Colbert remains in custody at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center, where she awaits further criminal proceedings.
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