Super Bowl Reporter Adan Manzano, 27

Journalist Adan Manzano, aged 27, was discovered unresponsive in his hotel room in New Orleans while reporting on the Super Bowl. Authorities in Louisiana have apprehended Danette Colbert, a woman with a documented history of drugging and robbing men, after surveillance footage revealed her entering his room and subsequently using his credit card for several transactions. The determination of the cause of his death remains pending. Manzano, recognized for his contributions to Telemundo Kansas City and Tico Sports, was highly regarded for his efforts to make sports more accessible to Spanish-speaking audiences. Tragically, his young daughter, Eleanor, has now lost both parents, as her mother died in a car accident in April 2024. Manzano’s impact on journalism is expected to be lasting.