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Sean Grayson, former deputy convicted in Sonya Massey killing, dies in custody

Sean Grayson, former deputy convicted in Sonya Massey killing, dies in custody

Sean Grayson, former Sangamon County deputy convicted in fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, died in prison from cancer. Case sparked racial reckoning and policy changes. Community reaction mixed.

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Updated Aug 24, 2026