Kenner Police make third arrest in connection to drugging death of news reporter

KENNER, La. (WGNO) — A third arrest has been made in the case of the Feb. 5 death of a news reporter in New Orleans.

According to officers, 33-year-old Christian Anderson was taken into custody in relation to the death of Adan Manzano who was in New Orleans covering the Super Bowl.

Manzano was found dead inside a Kenner hotel room.

Previous investigations revealed Manzano was seen on surveillance footage going to the room with Danette Colbert who was ultimately arrested for allegedly drugging and robbing Manzano.

She was taken into custody after being found using his credit cards at multiple stores.

Results of Manzano’s autopsy showed a preliminary cause being a combination of Xanax, alcohol and positional asphyxia due to him being found facedown on a pillow.

On March 18, alleged accomplice Rickey White was arrested for his actions during the incident.

Search warrants, text messages and digital communications revealed the three actively played a role in coordinating a pattern of targeting, drugging and robbing victims.

Through further investigation, Kenner PD discovered the vehicle driven by Colbert on Feb. 5 was rented by Anderson and that he allegedly had “post-crime communication” with Colbert and attempted to benefit from Manzano’s stolen items.

Additionally it was found that Anderson and Colbert kept in communication after the incident.

An arrest warrant was issued for Anderson on charges of principal to simple robbery, purse snatching, access device fraud, illegal transmission of monetary funds, bank fraud and computer fraud.

He is currently in custody at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center with Colbert and White.

The investigation remains ongoing in collaboration with the Louisiana State Police, Attorney Generals Office and the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office.

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