Preliminary report shows Xanax in Kansas City reporter’s system following death

NEW ORLEANS (KCTV) - A Kansas City sports reporter who died while covering the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX had Xanax in his system, according to a detective involved in the investigation.

Colbert is charged with fraud after detectives said video shows her using one of Manzano’s credit cards.

A Jefferson Parish judge denied bond and ruled Colbert poses a flight risk and is a “danger to society” due to her extensive criminal record and previous failures to appear in court.

Colbert wore shackles and an orange Jefferson Parish Correctional Center jumpsuit during the court appearance.

A detective also testified investigators found drugs in Colbert’s home. meanwhile Colbert acknowledged she was the woman on video with Manzano, according to investigators. She denied using his credit card.

During Tuesday’s hearing, Colbert’s defense attorney said Manzano was consuming alcohol the night video shows him with his client. He went on to say Manzano could have gotten drugs fro manyone on Bourbon Street. He also pointed out video doesn’t show who gave Manzano the drugs allegedly found in his system.

The district attorney argued Colbert has an extensive history in the New Orleans area as well as in Las Vegas with similar charges.

Detectives from the Kenner, La. police department arrested Colbert after surveillance video showed her with Adan Manzano before his death.

Manzano’s body was found in his hotel room near the New Orleans airport just days before Super Bowl LIX. He was there covering the Kansas City Chiefs for Telemundo Kansas City and Tico Sports.

Prosecutors said additional charges could be filed against Colbert depending on the full toxicology report which is expected to be released in coming weeks, according to investigators.

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