Sean Grayson Wants Out of Jail, Files Appeal, After Arrest for the Death of Sonya Massey

​SPRINGFIELD, IL | Former Deputy Sean Grayson, defendant charged for the death of Sonya Massey in early July, filed an appeal with the Illinois Appellate Court for reconsideration of his pre-trial detention after being denied by Sangamon County Circuit Court Judge Cadagin reportedly due to the inability to receive proper medical care for the treatment of colon cancer.

Grayson was indicted on three counts First-Degree Murder, one count Aggravated Battery with a Firearm and one count Official Misconduct after responding to the home of Sonya Massey on July 6, 2024 in response to an emergency dispatch call shortly before 1 a.m. requesting police assistance due to a suspected prowler.

Deputy Grayson and a second officer entered Ms. Massey’s residence after clearing the perimeter of the home.  It remains unclear why entrance into the home was necessary rather than concluding the investigation relevant to the emergency call and leaving the scene.

Grayson and the unnamed second officer continued their investigation by requesting identification from Ms. Massey which quickly turned into an altercation over a pot of boiling water leaving Massey with a gunshot wound to the head.
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She died a short time later at the hospital from her injuries.
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he incident was turned over to the Illinois State Police (ISP) by Sheriff Jack Campbell, Sangamon County Sheriffs Department for an independent investigation.

Officials determined that Grayson’s actions were unjustified and reckless.

​He was charged and indicted by a Grand Jury on July 17, 2024.

Deputy Grayson was arraigned on July 18, 2024 where he plead not guilty and was remanded to the custody of Sangamon County Sheriffs until trial.

Defense attorneys filed a Motion for Relief, requesting pre-trial release of the defendant at his arraignment on July 18th but was denied.

A Motion for Relief requesting reconsideration of Grayson’s pre-trial release was filed on August 8, 2024 which the judge denied for a second time.

Grayson filed an appeal with the Illinois Appellate Court on August 9, 2024.

A Notice of Appeal was submitted to the Sangamon County Circuit Court Clerk on August 21st.
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Defense attorneys reportedly expect a response to their appeal in at least 90 - 120 days.

The Family of Sonya Massey After Pretrial Hearing on 08/26/24, Bing Images (2024)

​The State of Illinois has a 3-tiered judiciary system: the Circuit Court, Appellate Court, and Supreme Court.
An appeal in the State of Illinois generally takes 6 – 9 months but can take as little as one month or as long as a year or more depending on the caseload of the court.

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