Ex-deputy who shot Sonya Massey is denied a request for medical release from prison
Summary
A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy, Sean Grayson, was denied early medical release from prison where he is serving a 20-year sentence for killing Sonya Massey inside her home in 2024. Despite having advanced colon cancer, a review board decided not to grant him early release after considering his health and the circumstances of the case.Key Facts
- Sean Grayson, a former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy, was convicted of second-degree murder for killing Sonya Massey.
- The killing occurred in July 2024 after Massey called 911 about a possible prowler.
- Grayson shot Massey inside her home while she was moving hot water on the stove.
- He received the maximum sentence of 20 years in prison for the murder.
- Grayson was diagnosed with colon cancer before the shooting, which later spread to his liver and lungs.
- His request for early medical release was denied unanimously by the Illinois Prisoner Review Board.
- Officials and Massey’s family said releasing Grayson early would be unjust and disrespectful to Massey’s memory.
- The case led to protests about systemic racism and attracted a U.S. Department of Justice review.
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