Shawn Stines acknowledges shooting Judge Kevin Mullins, claims he had ‘no control over his actions’
A former sheriff in Kentucky has admitted to fatally shooting a judge inside a courthouse, as revealed in recent court documents. The defense, however, is focusing on a claim of insanity as the case progresses toward trial. Sean “Mickey” Stines, who stepped down as the Letcher County Sheriff after the murder in September 2024, acknowledged […]
Shawn ‘Mickey’ Stines highlights his fear of dying during police interrogations.
Kentucky Sheriff Faces Delusions After Judge’s Shooting Kentucky Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stins has been captured on video being questioned by the Kentucky State Police shortly after he shot District Judge Kevin Mullins. In the interrogation footage, filmed in the Letcher County Courthouse, Stins, appearing distressed and shaky, repeatedly claimed that he was under threat from […]
Charges of sexual abuse haunt the courtroom where Mickey Stines reportedly murdered a judge
In September 2024, former Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stins from Letcher County, Kentucky, was involved in a shocking incident where he shot District Judge Kevin Mullins, a man he had known for many years. This event, captured on surveillance footage, sent ripples through the small town of Whitesburg and garnered significant attention from the true crime […]
New video reveals Mickey Stines making a call on the judge’s phone before the fatal shooting
Surveillance Footage Captures Moments Before Kentucky Sheriff’s Fatal Shooting of Judge Fox News Digital has obtained surveillance footage that reveals the events leading up to the tragic shooting of former Letcher County Sheriff Sean “Mickey” Stins. On September 19, 2024, Stins and Judge Kevin Mullins, who knew each other for years, were seen interacting in […]
Kentucky prosecutors have ‘voluminous’ amount of evidence against ex-sheriff Shawn Mickey Stines
Lawyers prosecuting a Kentucky sheriff accused of fatally shooting a judge have amassed a “tremendous” amount of evidence that could take up to six months to review. Former Letcher County Sheriff Sean “Mickey” Stines appeared in virtual court Friday for a status hearing with his attorneys from the Leslie County Detention Center, where he has […]
Ex-Ky. Sheriff Shawn Stines indicted for murder of Judge Kevin Mullins
A grand jury has indicted a rural Kentucky sheriff on aggravated murder charges that could carry the death penalty for fatally shooting a longtime fellow judge in his chambers during a heated exchange. Thursday's decision comes as Letcher County Sheriff Sean Stines, 43, allegedly pulled out a gun and pointed it at District Judge Kevin […]
Chilling video shows moment Shawn Stines allegedly shot Kevin Mullins dead
Shocking new video has been released showing the chilling moment a Kentucky sheriff allegedly pointed a gun at a judge's head and shot him dead. Newly released surveillance footage shows Letcher County Sheriff Sean Stein and District Judge Kevin Mullins having a heated exchange in the chamber, before the deputy pulls out a gun. , […]