Stines was arrested and charged with killing a public official after turning himself in.
In March, the defense told the court that Stines intended to use an insanity defense and utilize expert evidence.
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Court filings showed that prosecutors are seeking to have the trial moved to another county, claiming that Letcher County residents had to vote for both Stines and Mullins at some point in time.
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — Shawn "Mickey" Stines, the former Letcher County Sheriff who allegedly shot late District Judge Kevin Mullins to death in his chambers in September 2024, is due back in court Thursday afternoon. According to Kentucky State Police (KSP), Mullins, 54, died at the scene, and…
WHITESBURG, Ky. (FOX 56) — Multiple witnesses reportedly believe the former Letcher County sheriff was experiencing psychosis during the fatal shooting of Judge Kevin Mullins almost a year ago. Shots rang out inside the Letcher County courthouse on Sept. 19, 2024, killing the 54-year-old district judge. Kentucky State Police said…
WHITESBURG, Ky. (FOX 56) — It was a busy day in court for former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines, with several motions up for consideration. Stines, 44, is accused of shooting and killing District Court Judge Kevin Mullins inside his chambers last September. Kentucky sheriff reportedly shoots judge: A…