Farrah Anderson

Farrah Anderson is an Investigative Reporting Fellow with Invisible Institute and an intern with the Investigative Reporting Workshop.

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In this image taken from body camera video released by Illinois State Police, Sonya Massey, left, talks with former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson outside her home in Springfield, Ill., July 6, 2024.

Past Employers Questioned Integrity and Conduct of Deputy Who Killed Sonya Massey

Farrah Anderson, Sam Stecklow

- July 29

Sean Grayson left the Logan County Sheriff’s Office after supervisors suspected he lied on reports.

Former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson, who is now charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, was previously discharged from the U.S. Army for serious misconduct — and still hired at six police departments in Central Illinois.

Deputy Accused of Killing Sonya Massey Was Discharged From Army for Serious Misconduct

Farrah Anderson, Sam Stecklow

- July 25

Sean Grayson, who is now charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, was previously discharged from the U.S. Army for serious misconduct — and still hired at six police departments in Central Illinois.

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Past Employers Questioned Integrity and Conduct of Deputy Who Killed Sonya Massey

Deputy Accused of Killing Sonya Massey Was Discharged From Army for Serious Misconduct