The Murder of Joseph Sonnier

On July 11, 2012, a distressing 911 call came in from Lubbock, Texas. The caller, a worker from Dr. Joseph Sonnier's landscaping service, reported that something was terribly wrong at the doctor's home. They described finding a window forcibly entered and others searching for Dr. Sonnier inside. Tragically, they discovered his lifeless body in the garage, having been shot five times and stabbed eleven times. The news was shocking to all who knew Dr. Sonnier, a cherished member of the community. Who could possibly want him dead? As the police investigation unfolded, it revealed a chilling trail leading back to someone who had never even met Dr. Sonnier but harbored a deadly vendetta against him—a tale of revenge.

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Dixon Trial: Opening statements and testimony begin

Joseph Sonnier Obituary (2012) - Lubbock, TX

Silver bars, 'murder bag,' 'jealousy' return to Lubbock Court as Dixon trial begins anew

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