Long Before She Was Charged With Murder, a Group of Men Had Raised an Alarm
Briefly

The recent murder of sports reporter Adan Manzano has reopened discussions about Danette Colbert, a woman previously accused by multiple men of drugging and robbing them in New Orleans. These men formed a virtual support group, sharing their traumatic experiences linked to her actions. With the recent tragedy, their group chat erupted with a mix of relief and frustration regarding Colbert’s past and the implications of her alleged crimes, as they had sought justice for the financial and emotional damage she caused them.
The men had come to New Orleans for different reasons, but they said they had something rather, someone in common: Ms. Colbert.
One of the men replied: So she didn't get any time after the trial you testified in?
Over the years, they said, they had reported her to law enforcement and spent hundreds of hours trying to repair damage to their finances.
She finally went too far, David Butler, 52, wrote on Feb. 7, linking to an article about Mr. Manzano's death.
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