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Former Illinois deputy sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey

January 29, 2026

Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff's deputy, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the second-degree murder of Sonya Massey, who was fatally shot after calling 911 about a prowler in 2024. Grayson, 31, received the maximum sentence and expressed remorse during the proceedings, acknowledging his 'terrible decisions' that led to Massey's death.

Former Illinois deputy sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey

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Grayson was convicted of second-degree murder in October 2024.
Sonya Massey was a 36-year-old Black mother who called 911 before being shot.
Grayson received a 20-year prison sentence followed by two years of supervised probation.
He admitted to making 'terrible decisions' the night of the incident.
The sentencing took place on January 29, 2026.

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Former Illinois deputy sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey

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