The case of Danette Colbert, accused in the death of Telemundo reporter David Sánchez López, has raised concerns about her previous criminal history and whether she should have been free when he died. In October 2021, Colbert was convicted for computer fraud, theft, and illegal transmission of monetary funds after being found guilty in a scheme that targeted the life savings of David Butler. She received a five-year probation sentence and was ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution to her victim. However, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has stated that Colbert should not have been eligible for probation due to her status as a "habitual offender." This classification allows prosecutors to pursue harsher penalties based on an individual's criminal history. Jefferson Parish District Attorney Jason Williams requested assistance from the state attorney general, stating that he believes this approach will ensure a unified and focused prosecution of Colbert's alleged crimes across multiple jurisdictions. As the investigation into Sánchez López's death continues, questions remain about why Colbert was allowed to be on probation in the first place, given her criminal history and the seriousness of her previous offenses.
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