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Trial begins for former Illinois sheriff's deputy accused of killing Sonya Massey

Name: Trial begins for former Illinois sheriff's deputy accused of killing Sonya Massey
Uploaded: 2025-10-22T07:12:00-0400
Duration: 2 min 25 s
Description: Opening statements are expected Wednesday in the murder trial of former Illinois sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson. He's accused of killing Sonya Massey and charged with first-degree murder. Investigators say Massey was shot and killed after calling 911 to report a possible prowler. Grayson said he acted in self defense. Warning, the video in this story is disturbing.

Opening statements are expected Wednesday in the murder trial of former Illinois sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson. He's accused of killing Sonya Massey and charged with first-degree murder. Investigators say Massey was shot and killed after calling 911 to report a possible prowler. Grayson said he acted in self defense. Warning, the video in this story is disturbing.