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Sonya Massey's family feel robbed of 'true justice' after cop who murdered her dies
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Sonya Massey’s family feels robbed of “true justice” after Sean Grayson, the former Illinois sheriff’s deputy convicted of her murder, died of colon cancer just six months into a 20-year sentence.
- The family was not directly informed of Grayson’s death and had to learn about it online, causing further distress and frustration over the lack of communication.
- Grayson fatally shot Sonya in July 2024 after she called 911 to report a prowler; he was convicted of second-degree murder in October 2024.
- Sonya’s cousin, Sontae Massey, expressed that true justice would have been served if Grayson had completed his full prison term, regardless of his illness.
- Civil rights attorney Ben Crump condemned Grayson’s actions, emphasizing that his death does not undo the unjust killing of Sonya Massey, and offered condolences to all grieving families.
