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Sean Grayson, Sonya Massey’s Killer, Dies in Prison at 32
GARLAND JOURNAL — Sean Grayson, a former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy, has died in prison at age 32. Grayson was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old mother of two, in her Springfield, Illinois, home in July 2024 after she called 911. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison in January 2026.
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Sean Grayson was the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old mother of two, inside her Springfield, Illinois home in July 2024 after she called 911 to report a possible prowler. A jury convicted him of second-degree murder, and he was sentenced to 20 years in prison in January 2026.
He had been battling stage 4 colon cancer, but his attorney confirmed he died in prison today, Sunday, August 23, 2026, around noon — his official cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
Based on reporting by Garland Journal.
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Before stepping into a dealership, secure bank pre-approval for your financing rate. Then, get the out-the-door price in writing. Never discuss monthly payments until that number is fixed. Test road noise and rear visibility yourself. Decline add-ons with a simple ‘Not today’. Check backseat space with your tallest household member.
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