Former Illinois sheriff’s deputy who killed Sonya Massey in her home dies aged 32
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois sheriff's deputy convicted of murdering Sonya Massey, has died at age 32. Grayson was serving a 20-year sentence and had been diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in 2023.
Why it matters
The case drew national attention regarding police conduct and the use of force against Black citizens, and his death concludes the legal proceedings surrounding the high-profile murder.
Sean Grayson speaks with Sonya Massey outside her home in Springfield, Illinois on 6 July 2024, in an image from a bodyworn camera. Sean Grayson speaks with Sonya Massey outside her home in Springfield, Illinois on 6 July 2024, in an image from a bodyworn camera. Sonya Massey Former Illinois sheriff’s deputy who killed Sonya Massey in her home dies aged 32 Sean Grayson, who was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in 2023, was serving a 20-year sentence for second-degree murder
Prefer the Guardian on Google The former Illinois sheriff’s deputy convicted of fatally shooting Sonya Massey in her home after she reported a possible prowler to 911, has died, his attorney said on Sunday.
Sean Grayson died on Sunday, lawyer Daniel Fultz – who represented the ex-Sangamon county deputy at his trial – told NBC News and CBS News .
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