Sean Grayson Convicted of Murder in Sonya Massey’s Death
Former Illinois sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson was convicted of second-degree murder in the 2024 shooting death of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who had called 911 for help. The jury considered the lesser charge after being instructed on its inclusion. While prosecutors sought a first-degree murder conviction, Massey’s family’s attorneys acknowledged the verdict as a measure of justice. Grayson faces up to 20 years in prison for the crime.
John Q. Hosedrinker