Sean Grayson Dies in Custody at 32 | Springfield News

Springfield News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

Sean Grayson, a 32-year-old man serving a 20-year sentence for second-degree murder, died in custody from advanced colon cancer that had spread to his liver and lungs — just weeks after being hired by the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office. Despite his illness, he was denied medical release by Illinois’ Prisoner Review Board, which voted unanimously against his request. His conviction stemmed from the 2021 death of Sonya Massey, whose family expressed grief but offered prayers for Grayson’s loved ones. Community figures like Teresa Haley hailed the outcome as justice served, while Grayson’s…