Luther Meshell – 9 of Hearts, Louisiana

On a mild spring night in 1991, Luther’s teenage son found him lying dead on his bedroom floor next to his overturned wheelchair and a knife. With a locked door and no signs of forced entry, police believe his killer could have been someone he knew and trusted… but when they zoom out, investigators notice a series of other crimes with eerie similarities… and they begin to consider whether a serial killer could be to blame.

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Episode Info

Anyone with information on who is responsible for the death of Luther Meshell is urged to contact the Shreveport Police Department by calling 318-673-7300 and asking for someone in investigations or by emailing the Assistant Chief of Police in the Investigations Division at Steve.Pfender@shreveportla.gov.

A street view of the home that Luther Meshell lived in.

A street view of the home that Luther Meshell lived in. Photo by Google Maps, taken in October 2024.
A photo of Luther Meshell.

A photo of Luther Meshell. Courtesy of Tammy Meshell.
A portrait of Tammy Meshell (left) as a toddler and her father, Luther (right).

A portrait of Tammy Meshell (left) as a toddler and her father, Luther (right). Photo courtesy of Tammy Meshell.
Tammy Meshell stands in the parking lot of a restaurant with a billboard featuring her father’s unsolved murder in the background.

Tammy Meshell stands in the parking lot of a restaurant with a billboard featuring her father’s unsolved murder in the background. Photo courtesy of Tammy Meshell.
Pictured is a poster that Tammy Meshell made to help bring awareness to her father’s case.

Pictured is a poster that Tammy Meshell made to help bring awareness to her father’s case. Photo courtesy of Tammy Meshell.
Pictured is the parking lot area where Luther Meshell’s vehicle was found. At the time this photo was taken in March 2025, the area was under construction.

Pictured is the parking lot area where Luther Meshell’s vehicle was found. At the time this photo was taken in March 2025, the area was under construction. Photo by audiochuck staff.
A view of the doorways connecting the utility room (left) and Luther’s bedroom (right) to the kitchen, where the photograph was taken. This photo was taken in October 2015.

A view of the doorways connecting the utility room (left) and Luther’s bedroom (right) to the kitchen, where the photograph was taken. This photo was taken in October 2015. Courtesy of Tammy Meshell.
Inside the living room facing the doorway to Luther’s bedroom (left) and the front door (right). This photo was taken in October 2015.

Inside the living room facing the doorway to Luther’s bedroom (left) and the front door (right). This photo was taken in October 2015. Courtesy of Tammy Meshell.

Episode Source Material

Original reporting by Emily Enfinger and Jennifer Amell.