Suspects in Eunice killing returned

The man and woman linked to the death of Akeem Ceaser, 22, of Eunice, were returned to the Eunice City Jail Tuesday evening from San Angelo, Texas, Eunice, Police Chief Randy Fontenot said.
Phillip Lafleur, 22, and Candice Vidrine, 21, both of Eunice, were identified Feb. 19 as suspects in Ceasar’s death, which has been ruled a homicide by the coroner.
They face the following charges.
Vidrine, of the 900 block of North CC Duson Street, Eunice: Accessory after the fact to second-degree murder and obstruction of justice.
Lafleur, of the 300 block of North 12th Street, Eunice: Simple burglary, theft of a firearm, simple criminal damage to property and second-degree murder.
Ceaser’s body was found Feb. 1 in a wooded area north of East Magnolia Avenue. He had last been seen Dec. 24.
In Texas, Vidrine was charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Lafleur was charged with evading in a motor vehicle, felon in possession of a firearm, and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle as well as outstanding warrants.
Lafleur’s bail was set at $272,500 and Vidrine’s at $110,000 in disitrict court Wednesday.