Third arrest made in death of Super Bowl reporter Adan Manzano
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Kenner Police Department has made a third arrest in the February death of Adan Manzano, a Kansas City sports reporter visiting New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX.
Christian Anderson, 33, of New Orleans, was booked into the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center after investigators tied him to the alleged scheme that led to Manzano’s death. Police say Anderson worked with two previously arrested suspects — Danette Colbert and Rickey White — in a coordinated effort to drug and rob victims.
Manzano, who traveled to New Orleans for the Super Bowl, was found dead in what detectives say was part of a broad pattern of predatory thefts targeting visitors.
According to Kenner Police, evidence collected through digital communications, text messages, and search warrants indicates Anderson rented the vehicle used by Colbert on the day of Manzano’s death.
RELATED STORIES
- Woman linked to sports reporter’s death accused of drugging others, draining their s
- Suspects tied to KC reporter’s death used to live together
- Previous victim speaks out as police investigate Kansas City reporter’s death
Detectives say Anderson remained in with Colbert after the incident and helped attempt to profit from stolen property and financial s linked to Manzano.
Anderson is facing several charges, including, principal to simple robbery, purse snatching, access device fraud, illegal transmission of monetary funds, bank fraud, and computer fraud.
Kenner detectives say the group was involved in a recurring pattern of criminal behavior, not a one-time act.
See a spelling or grammar error in our story? Click Here to report it. Please include the headline.
Subscribe to the Fox 8 YouTube channel.
Copyright 2025 WVUE. All rights reserved.
