The slaying gained national media coverage due to the involvement of crooked officer Len Davis nicknamed the "Desire Terrorist," Davis ordered multiple hits, leading up to his conviction in 1996.
The conviction resulted in an FBI sting "Operation Shattered Shield," which became one of the most high-profile busts of a crooked cop in modern history.
[1][2] In 1990, video maker and artist Dawn DeDeaux published documentaries titled "Urban Warrior Scrapbook" and "Drive By Shooting," documenting the violent life of Wayne and brother Paul Hardy during the height of their violent run.
The brothers recruited family members and close associates to traffic illegal narcotics from Los Angeles to New Orleans.
Multiple officers from NOPD's 5th District including Len Davis, were paid off in exchange for classified information.