A former Kentucky sheriff accused of killing a judge was experiencing an "extreme emotional disturbance," his attorney said.

Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines allegedly fired at District Judge Kevin Mullins "following an argument inside the ...

District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, was pronounced dead at the scene. Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. ("Mickey") Stines, 43, was arrested and charged with murder. “Sadly, I have been informed that ...

Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines, 43 - a man whose role made him responsible for judges’ personal security - gunned down District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, at the Letcher County courthouse ...

20, 2024 shows Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines (Leslie County Detention Center via AP) Around 5:20 p.m., Attorney General Russell Coleman posted the following on X, formerly known as ...

20, 2024 shows Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines Leslie County Detention Center via AP On Thursday, Stines allegedly killed Kentucky District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, inside his chambers in ...

Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines, 43, pleaded not guilty to murder ... Stines replied: “It’s kind of hard where I’m at to have contact with the people I need to.” ...

A new sheriff is on the job in Letcher County, Kentucky as the former sheriff awaits trial for allegedly killing a judge inside his chambers.The shooting happened at the Letcher County Courthouse ...

Shawn “Mickey” Stines had a preliminary hearing at Morgan ... The shooting at the center of the case took place on Sept. 19 just before 3 p.m. Stines, who surrendered at the scene, has been accused of ...

A preliminary investigation found Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines shot Mullins after an argument inside the judge’s chambers, according to state police. Stines has been charged with one ...