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Former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson dies in prison amid Sonya Massey case

Sean Grayson, convicted in the 2024 killing of Sonya Massey and serving a 20-year sentence, died Sunday while incarcerated after being diagnosed with advanced colon cancer, his attorney said.

Published Aug 24, 2026, 11:45 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County, Illinois, sheriff’s deputy convicted in the fatal 2024 shooting of Sonya Massey, has died while serving a prison sentence, according to his attorney. Grayson, 32, died Sunday after previously being diagnosed with advanced colon cancer. Attorney Daniel Fultz confirmed the death but did not immediately provide additional details about the circumstances, CBS News reported.