Sonya Massey’s family says death of sheriff’s deputy who killed her ‘doesn’t feel like justice’
Summary
The former Illinois sheriff’s deputy, Sean Grayson, who was convicted of murdering Sonya Massey, has died in prison from cancer. Massey’s family says his death does not feel like justice because it does not bring Sonya back or fully hold Grayson accountable.Key Facts
- Sean Grayson, 32, was a former sheriff’s deputy in Illinois convicted of second-degree murder for killing Sonya Massey.
- Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman, was shot in her home during a police encounter on July 6, 2024.
- Body camera video showed Grayson threatening Massey and shooting her after she dropped to the floor and apologized.
- Grayson was sentenced to 20 years in prison in January 2025 but died six months later from stage three colon cancer.
- Massey's family expressed that Grayson’s death doesn’t provide justice or peace to their loss.
- Sonya Massey had two children, aged 15 and 17 at the time of her death.
- The killing led to protests, a federal justice investigation, a new Illinois law for stricter police background checks, and a $10 million settlement for Massey’s family.
- Massey’s cousin emphasized the ongoing grief and anger the family feels after Grayson’s death.
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