Crime & Safetyscore 529·6 metrosupdated 2h ago
Former Deputy Convicted of Murder Dies from Cancer
Sean Grayson, a former sheriff's deputy convicted of murdering Sonya Massey, has died at 32 after battling cancer. His death comes after he was denied medical release from prison, where he was serving a 20-year sentence for the crime.
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Former Illinois Deputy Sean Grayson Dies in Prison After Conviction for Killing Sonya Massey
A major development in the Sonya Massey case draws national attention again
Former sheriff’s deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey dies, attorney says
Lawyers: Convicted murderer Sean Grayson dies in prison
Sean Grayson, convicted in Sonya Massey's killing, dies in prison
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