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

Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff’s deputy, died in prison while serving a 20-year sentence for the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey. The incident occurred after Massey reported seeing a possible prowler outside her home on July 6, 2024. Following the killing and subsequent investigation, Illinois lawmakers passed the Sonya Massey Act, which requires law enforcement agencies to more closely review an applicant’s previous employment records.