Sean Grayson found guilty of murder in death of Sonya Massey
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A jury has found former Illinois Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson guilty of second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black mom of two who called 911 seeking help, only to be killed in her own kitchen less than half an hour later.
- Former Sangamon Co. Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson took the stand as the man accused of murdering Sonya Massey could soon learn his fate. - U.S. House Minority Leader Jeffries was in Springfield to make a Democratic push for redistricting.
PEORIA -- A Springfield activist said the city is "apprehensive" about a verdict for Sean Grayson. The former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy standing trial for the 2024 murder of Sonya Massey took the witness stand in his own defense Oct. 27 as the trial entered its second week.