PEORIA, Ill. (WAND) – The murder trial for Sean Grayson, charged with shooting and killing Sonya Massey, begins Monday morning in Peoria.

Former Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson faces charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct for the July 6, 2024, shooting of Massey, 36, who police said had called 911 to report a suspected prowler.

Another Sangamon County deputy, whose name has not been released, responded to the call with Grayson. That deputy's body camera recorded their interactions with Massey.

Her death sparked protests, calls for justice and prompted changes within the Sangamon County Sheriff's Department.

John Rekowski, a former long-serving Illinois public defender, sat down with WAND News ahead of the high-profile trial. He exp

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