In the L.A. Confidential film , Meeks 's first name is changed to Leland and he is portrayed by Darrell Sandeen .
He was murdered by Dudley Smith in the prologue of the L.A. Confidential novel .
In the L.A. Confidential film , Meeks 's first name is changed to Leland and Dudley Smith is portrayed by Darrell Sandeen .
He was murdered by Dudley Smith in the prologue of the L.A. Confidential novel .