On July 6, Sonya Massey called 911 in Springfield, Illinois for a possible prowler at her home. Sonya Massey was a human being who did not deserve to be shot and killed. There are incredible people doing police work across the country. What happened to Sonya Massey is not an example of that. The deputy who murdered Sonya Massey was fired and charged.
“Sonya was a Daddy’s girl. We never ended a conversation, whether by text or telephone, or in person without saying ‘Daddy I love you’ and that’s the last message I have from my daughter. James Wilburn, Sonya Massey’s Dad.
“You’re used to having the talk with boys now, I guess we have to have the talk with our girls about their interactions with police, I’m at a loss.” James Wilburn, Sonya Massey’s Dad.
Say her name, Sonya Massey.