Plea Deal Sheds Light on Manzano’s Death | Kansas City News

One of three accused in the shocking death of sports reporter Adan Manzano has struck a plea deal—Christian Anderson admitted his role in a sinister scheme that used women to lure victims, steal PINs and credit cards, and drugged them before robbing them in hotel rooms. He testified against the other two, Danette Colbert and Ricky White, who now face manslaughter and racketeering charges. Surveillance shows Colbert with Manzano before he vanished; his body was found with alcohol and sedatives in his system, blood alcohol at .232, and his wallet and cards gone. The prosecution says they staged the robbery; defense claims Manzano was just seeking a party. After rejecting a 60-year offer, the trial is speeding ahead with more testimony coming. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.kctv5.com/2026/09/15/third-defendant-takes-plea-testifies-against-pair-super-bowl-week-reporter-death-trial/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/250d75161837a086 Report issues to [email protected].