Several years after his indictment , Sonnier returned to St. Landry Parish .
In another well known case , a John Sonnier eluded capture for nine years after being indicted on two counts of murder in 1871 .
Several years after John Sonnier 's indictment , John Sonnier returned to St. Landry Parish .
In another well known case , a John Sonnier eluded capture for nine years after being indicted on two counts of murder in 1871 .