The man known as Uncle Louie, a fixture in the French Quarter, has been detained in New Orleans in connection to a murder that happened in Jacksonville, Florida.Uncle Louie's real name is Johnie Lewis Miller, 60, and he is being held on an out-of-state warrant for murder, WDSU reporter Travers Mackel confirmed.Miller has performed as a street artist and mime for over 20 years on Bourbon Street.Details of the 1974 case have not yet been released.Court records at the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office detail that he is being held without bond. He refused to waive extradition to Florida during his first court hearing on Wednesday.Miller is due back in court in June for an extradition hearing.Additional details were not released. Stay with WDSU.com for updates.Keep up with local news, weather and current events with the WDSU app here. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news right in your inbox. Click here to sign up!

The man known as Uncle Louie, a fixture in the French Quarter, has been detained in New Orleans in connection to a murder that happened in Jacksonville, Florida.

Uncle Louie's real name is Johnie Lewis Miller, 60, and he is being held on an out-of-state warrant for murder, WDSU reporter Travers Mackel confirmed.


Miller has performed as a street artist and mime for over 20 years on Bourbon Street.

Details of the 1974 case have not yet been released.

Court records at the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office detail that he is being held without bond. He refused to waive extradition to Florida during his first court hearing on Wednesday.

Miller is due back in court in June for an extradition hearing.

Additional details were not released. Stay with WDSU.com for updates.

Keep up with local news, weather and current events with the WDSU app here. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news right in your inbox. Click here to sign up!

