This episode of Crime Salad contains offensive language captured on police body cam footage, and includes police violence and gunshots associated with murder. It may be unsettling, but we share it in the fight for justice for Sonya Massey. Please listen to this episode with caution.

In this episode, we uncover a heartbreaking tragedy that has recently shaken Springfield, Illinois, to its core. On July 6, 2024, 36-year-old Sonya Massey, a loving mother of two, faced a horrifying encounter in her own home. Moments before a now-former officer fatally shot her, she said her final words, "I'm sorry," while covering her face in fear. Join us as we unravel the details of this devastating event, explore the aftermath, and seek justice for Sonya Massey. This is a story that demands to be heard.

Links to check out about relating to the case:

Video from body camera footage from Illinois State Police:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFun2GydGyU

Sonya Massey’s mother, Donna, in a recorded police call:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLS4iWHxtvk

Justice for Sonya Massey—every little bit helps Sonya’s family with the financial burden of seeking justice after this tragedy: https://gofund.me/d0474e4e

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