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Sean Grayson, Former Deputy Convicted of Sonya Massey's Murder, Dies in Prison

Sean Grayson, the former Illinois sheriff's deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, has died in a US prison at the age of 32. His death was confirmed by his lawyer.

23 Aug, 23:33 — 24 Aug, 13:37
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APVery High13h ago

Sean Grayson, former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says - AP News

Sean Grayson, former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says  AP News

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BBCHigh1h ago

Sonya Massey's killer Sean Grayson dies in US prison

The former police officer, whose crime reignited the debate about US police brutality, was undergoing treatment for cancer.

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wapoMostly Factual4h ago

Illinois officer convicted in Sonya Massey killing has died, lawyer says

Sean Grayson shot Massey in July 2024 after she called 911 to report a prowler. He had been diagnosed with colon cancer, but his cause of death hasn't been released.

By Aoife Walsh

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The GuardianMostly Factual2h ago

Former Illinois sheriff’s deputy who killed Sonya Massey in her home dies aged 32

Sean Grayson, who was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in 2023, was serving a 20-year sentence for second-degree murder The former Illinois sheriff’s deputy convicted of fatally shooting Sonya Massey in her home after she reported a possible prowler to 911, has died, his attorney said Sunday. Sean Grayson died on Sunday, lawyer Daniel Fultz – who represented the ex-Sangamon county deputy at his trial – told NBC News and CBS News. The Associated Press contributed Continue reading...

By Edward Helmore

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NPRHigh5h ago

Sean Grayson, former deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says

Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff's deputy whose fatal shooting of Sonya Massey inside her home became a flashpoint over police use of force, died Sunday while serving a 20-year prison sentence.

By The Associated Press

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CNNMostly Factual12h ago

Sean Grayson, former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says - CNN

Sean Grayson, former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says  CNN

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The IndependentMostly Factual15h ago

Former cop convicted of killing Sonya Massey dies in prison aged 32, attorney says

The former Illinois sheriff’s deputy who was jailed for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 for help, has died in prison, his attorney said.

By Rhian Lubin

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YahooMostly Factual12h ago

Sean Grayson, former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual4h ago

Who was Sean Grayson? 5 things to know about Sonya Massey's killer as he dies in prison

Former Illinois sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson, convicted in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, has died in prison while serving a 20-year sentence.

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ndtvMostly Factual11h ago

Ex-US Police Officer Dies While Serving Sentence For Killing Black Woman

Sean Grayson, 32, was convicted of second-degree murder in October in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who had reported a possible prowler outside her Springfield-area home.

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myjoyonlineMixed1h ago

Sonya Massey’s killer Sean Grayson dies in US prison

Sean Grayson, the white US police officer convicted of murdering a black woman, Sonya Massey, during an incident at her home in 2024, has died in prison at age 32.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

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