Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Kentucky Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines is accused of shooting Judge Kevin Mullins dead inside the judge’s chamber on September 19. Sheriff Stines allegedly walked into the Letcher County Courthouse and told employees and others he needed to talk to Mullins alone before the two entered the judge’s chambers. Investigators say that’s when Stines allegedly shot the judge, then surrendered to police. The sheriff was arrested for first-degree murder.
Kentucky Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines is accused of shooting Judge Kevin Mullins dead inside the judge’s chamber on September 19. Sheriff Stines allegedly walked into the Letcher County Courthouse and told employees and others he needed to talk to Mullins alone before the two entered the judge’s chambers. Investigators say that’s when Stines allegedly shot the judge, then surrendered to police. The sheriff was arrested for first-degree murder.
