Source: State Journal-Register
“A jury has been sworn in and opening arguments are set for Oct. 22 in the murder trial of a former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy charged with killing Sonya Massey in her home just outside of Springfield in 2024. The jury includes one [b]lack man. Massey was a 36-year-old [b]lack woman and mother of two children. Presiding Judge Ryan Cadagin had set aside two days for jury selection but will take up motions centered around expert testimony in court on Oct. 21.” (10/21/25)