Surveillance Footage Links ‘Bourbon Street Hustler’ to Super Bowl Reporter’s Tragic Death

Surveillance Footage Links ‘Bourbon Street Hustler’ to Super Bowl Reporter’s Tragic Death

The arrest of a suspect known as the “Bourbon Street Hustler” sheds new light on the death of a Super Bowl reporter. The police have captured surveillance footage from a hotel in Kenner, Louisiana, showing key interactions just before the discovery of the journalist’s body.

Adan Manzano, a 27-year-old reporter for Telemundo based in Kansas City, was in New Orleans to cover Super Bowl LIX. His life was cut short on February 5, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding his untimely demise.

Timeline of Events

Security footage from the Comfort Suites hotel allegedly captured Danette Colbert entering Manzano’s room and exiting alone shortly afterward. This sequence occurred on the same day authorities found Manzano deceased in his hotel room.

Criminal Background of the Suspect

Colbert, aged 45, has a long history of criminal activities, as detailed by the Kenner police. She faces multiple charges, including four counts of being a fugitive, several traffic violations, and various fraud-related offenses. Authorities expect more charges as the investigation progresses, particularly after the completion of Manzano’s autopsy by a medical examiner.

Possible Drugging and Similar Cases

Investigators from the Kenner Police Department hinted that Manzano may have been drugged. They have noted that other individuals have come forward, recounting similar stories of suspicious deaths occurring under akin conditions. As a result, law enforcement officials are extending their investigation into these occurrences.

Missing Belongings and Surveillance Evidence

During initial investigations, police reported finding one of Manzano’s credit cards missing from his hotel room. Chief Keith Conley revealed in a press briefing that this credit card had been used to check into the hotel and a cellphone was also unaccounted for. The discovery of missing items deepens the intrigue around the circumstances of Manzano’s death.

Authorities reviewed video footage showing Manzano arriving at his hotel room around 4:35 a.m. on February 5. The timeline shows Colbert both entering and re-entering his room before leaving permanently about an hour later.

Identification and Search Warrant Execution

Detectives acquired a search warrant to track the location of the missing credit card, which led them to Colbert. Upon identifying her as a potential suspect, detectives executed a search warrant at her residence. Although they found a stolen firearm there, it did not connect to Manzano’s death. However, authorities did discover narcotics during this search.

Colbert’s Criminal Methodology

Chief Conley characterized Colbert’s criminal activities as