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Woman resentenced to life in prison for death of Kansas City reporter

On Wednesday, a Jefferson Parish judge resentenced 49-year old Danette Colbert to life in prison plus 75 years under Louisiana’s habitual offender law.

By The News Engine Desk Based on reporting by The Guardian

15 Oct 2026, 22:40 IST Updated 3 hours ago 1 min read 0 views

Image accompanying the story: Woman resentenced to life in prison for death of Kansas City reporter — Image: Photograph: AP · via The Guardian

The Guardian reports that on Wednesday, a Jefferson Parish judge resentenced 49-year old Danette Colbert to life in prison plus 75 years under Louisiana’s habitual offender law.

Prosecutors say Adan Manzano was victim of Danette Colbert’s operation targeting New Orleans tourists A woman involved in a New Orleans criminal enterprise that targeted tourists and led to the death of a reporter has been resentenced to life.

This world story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Kansas City, Danette Colbert and Adan Manzano.

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Location: United Kingdom · Europe
Reported by: The Guardian
First reported: 15 Oct 2026, 22:40 IST
Key names: Kansas City, Danette Colbert, Adan Manzano, Orleans
Section: World
Figure cited: In September, Colbert was sentenced to a total of 60 years in prison, 50 years for racketeering and a consecutive 10 years for negligent homicide in the death of Adan Manzano, a journalist for… (The Guardian)