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Jury Finds Colbert Guilty in Reporter's Death | Lake Charles News
A jury convicted Danette Colbert and Rickey White in the shocking death of sports reporter Adan Manzano, who died in his New Orleans hotel room after a Super Bowl trip. Prosecutors revealed a years-long scheme where the duo allegedly drugged and robbed victims — including Manzano — while the defense claimed no criminal enterprise existed. Testimony from another victim described being robbed after one drink and losing consciousness, prompting his own investigation into Colbert. Medical evidence showed Manzano’s death was caused by alcohol, Xanax, and positional asphyxia. Despite Colbert…
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