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Sean Grayson Dies in Prison | Salt Lake City News
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois deputy convicted of murdering Sonya Massey, has died while serving his 20-year sentence—his death attributed to colon cancer that had spread. Despite pleading for medical release earlier this year, authorities denied it. The case, which ignited national conversations on police violence and racial bias, centered on a deadly confrontation sparked by a dispute over hot water—and bodycam footage showing Massey pleading for her life. Her death led to sweeping reforms, including Illinois’ new “Sonya Massey Act,” mandating background checks on police applicants…
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