The Tragic Case of Sonya Massey: Seeking Justice

Crime Salad

BLACKCAT | Realm

True Crime

4.4 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 9 August 2024

⏱️ 56 minutes

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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 Thanks to our sponsors! IQBAR: A special offer for our podcast listeners! Get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus enjoy free shipping. It's easy—just text SALAD to 64-000 to claim your discount. Don't miss out on this great deal! Shopify: Ready to take your business to the next level? Head over to Shopify.com/crimesalad and get started today! PrettyLitter: Keep tabs on your tabby cat! Scoop up 20% off and a free cat toy at PrettyLitter.com/salad with code:'salad'' Terms apply. Meow! Lolavie: Get ready to treat your hair! Head to Ulta Beauty for LolaVie’s luxurious products or shop online at lolavie.com Use code CRIMESALAD for an exclusive 15% off your order (your hair will thank you)! Don’t forget to tell them we sent you—support our show while making your hair fabulous! 🎉💇‍♀️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey listeners, this is Ashley. I have a new show to tell you about ice-cold case from podcaster Madison McGee.
0:07.0	On July 11, 2002, Madison's father, J.C. McGee was shot and killed in the doorway of his home in Ohio.
0:14.0	For 22 years this case remained unsolved until his daughter Madison
0:19.0	started asking questions.
0:21.0	This is the journey of a daughter searching for answers, for
0:25.0	closure, and for justice and figuring out what exactly that means as she
0:30.5	uncovers some dark truths that have been hidden from her.
0:34.0	As far as podcasts go, it doesn't get more personal than this.
0:38.0	Ice Cold case is available now.
0:40.0	Listen for free on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.
0:45.0	This episode of Crime Salad contains offensive language captured on police body
0:49.6	cam footage, which includes police violence and gunshots associated with murder and it may be
0:56.3	unsettling. But we share it with the fight for justice for Sonia Massey. Please listen to this episode with caution.
1:07.0	For this week's story, we uncover a heartbreaking tragedy that has recently shaken Springfield, Illinois to its core.
1:17.0	On July 6, 2024, 36-year-old Sonia Massey, a loving mother of two, faced a horrifying encounter in her own home.
1:28.5	Her final words, I'm sorry, were spoken as she shielded her face in fear moments before she was fatally shot by a now
1:36.6	former officer. So stick with us as we unravel the details of this devastating event, explore the aftermath, and help the family seek justice for Sonia Massey.
1:48.0	This is a story that demands to be heard. My name's Ashley, I'm Ricky and this is crime salad. Oh, you're not going to be here.
2:03.0	Do you. Oh, yeah. Now days before this all happened, Sonia Massey was experiencing what her mom described as a mental breakdown. A handful of calls were made to the police as she felt
2:27.4	unsafe in her own home. She was
2:34.0	safe,
2:35.0	so she called 911 with hopes that the local police were there to protect her.
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