SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- The former Sangamon County Deputy accused of killing Sonya Massey will have his case go in front of a jury. This comes after his last hearing before going to trial.

Friends and family of Sonya Massey gathered at the Sangamon County Courthouse Thursday afternoon.

Sean Grayson appeared for his final pre-trial hearing. Grayson had a decision to make: stand trial in front of a jury or a judge. Grayson chose a jury.

“I am glad that they decided to go with a jury trial as opposed to a bench trial. I think the community and the world wants to see this played out,” community activist Teresa Haley said.

The defense and prosecution made it clear, there were no plea offers or negotiations made on his charges. Grayson faces up to 60 years in prison for first degree

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