Three suspects appeared in court on Jan. 5, 2026, charged with racketeering and manslaughter in the drug-fueled death of journalist Adan Manzano during Super Bowl week 2024.

Three suspects—Danette Colbert, Christian Anderson, and Rickey White—appeared in court on January 5, 2026, facing racketeering and manslaughter charges in connection with the death of Kansas City journalist Adan Manzano, found dead in a Louisiana hotel room during Super Bowl week 2024. They rejected a plea deal offering 60 years in prison each. Prosecutors allege a yearslong scheme involving drugging victims, coercion, and theft, with at least 18 incidents since 2012. Manzano’s death was linked to a lethal mix of Xanax and alcohol. All three have pleaded not guilty. Bonds were set, with White held without bond on the manslaughter charge. The next court date is pending.