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.
Danette Colbert and her alleged accomplice, Rickey White, have both been arrested for their...
Danette Colbert and her alleged accomplice, Rickey White, have both been arrested for their roles in the death of Kansas City sports reporter Adan Manzano, according to Kenner Police.(Kenner Police)
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.
Christian Anderson, 33, of New Orleans, was booked into jail after investigators tied him to...
Christian Anderson, 33, of New Orleans, was booked into jail after investigators tied him to the alleged scheme that led to Adan Manzano’s death.(Kenner Police)
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Detectives say Anderson remained in contact with Colbert after the incident and helped attempt to profit from stolen property and financial accounts 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.
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