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Grayson guilty of second degree murder

1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local

Photo: Sangamon County

Peoria, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A jury has found Sean Grayson guilty of second-degree murder for the July 6, 2024 death of Sonya Massey. Grayson was a Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy when he shot and killed Massey at her home in unincorporated Springfield.

The verdict was read in court at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, the second day of deliberations.

Sentencing is set for Jan. 29, 2026.

More on the LIVE BLOG for this day of the trial.

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