In the quiet community of Keithville, Louisiana, a shocking event shattered the morning calm on May 5, 2025, revealing a scene of immense tragedy at a home on Mustang Circle. Inside, authorities discovered the body of 64-year-old Judy Anne Nevis Sadler, a white female, alongside her husband, 60-year-old Leroy Sadler; their 29-year-old son, James Lee Sadler; and their 2-year-old granddaughter, Adalynn Mae Sadler. All four had been fatally shot in what investigators would later describe as a murder-suicide.
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office was first alerted to the situation when they were dispatched for a welfare check at the Sadler residence. Upon their arrival, deputies attempted to make contact with those inside but were met with silence. A short time later, a single gunshot was heard from within the house. This prompted a more cautious approach, with law enforcement deploying a drone to assess the situation safely. The drone's surveillance tragically confirmed the presence of four deceased individuals inside.
As the investigation unfolded, the Caddo Parish Coroner's Office officially classified the deaths of Judy Sadler, James Sadler, and little Adalynn as homicides. Authorities have indicated that they believe Leroy Sadler was the perpetrator who, after taking the lives of his family members, turned the gun on himself. The motive for this devastating act remains under investigation, though family members have suggested that Leroy had been grappling with recent personal hardships. These included the recent cancer-related death of his stepdaughter and Judy's own illness, which may have contributed to the immense strain on the family.
Neighbors provided investigators with a peculiar detail, describing Leroy Sadler as a possible 'doomsday prepper.' This information led to the involvement of the Shreveport Fire Department Bomb Unit to ensure the safety of the area before investigators could fully process the scene. The deaths of Judy, James, and Adalynn marked the 13th, 14th, and 15th homicides in Caddo Parish for the year 2025. In the wake of this tragedy, the family and community were left to mourn the profound loss of three generations.
