PEORIA, Ill. (WAND) - The murder trial of Sean Grayson, the former sheriff's deputy accused of shooting and killing Sonya Massey inside her Sangamon County home in 2024, started Monday in Peoria.

Grayson is charged with first-degree murder. Charges of aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct were dropped on Monday.

Below are updates from the WAND News team inside the courtroom. Make sure to refresh this page for new updates.

Grayson found guilty of second-degree murder

2:28 p.m. Wednesday, October 29 — Carlee Bronkema

The jury has found Sean Grayson guilty of second-degree murder.

A second-degree murder conviction carries a sentence of 4 to 20 years.

Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 29 at 9 a.m. in Sangamon County.

The jury has reached a verdict

2:15 p.m. W

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