Lawyers: convicted murderer Sean Grayson dies in prison

Sean Grayson, a former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy, has died in prison. His defense attorney, Daniel Fultz, confirmed the death occurred on Sunday. Grayson, 32, was convicted in October 2025 of second-degree murder for the killing of Sonya Massey. At the time of his death, he was serving a 20-year sentence for the shooting. The news was confirmed via email to WCIA, marking the end of the legal process for the convicted former deputy.