Shawn Mickey Stines
Shawn 'Mickey' Stines is a former sheriff of Letcher County, Kentucky, who has been charged with the murder of District Judge Kevin Mullins. Stines, 43, intends to present an insanity defense, claiming mental health issues related to the incident that occurred in September 2024. The case has garnered significant media attention due to the shocking nature of the alleged crime and Stines' prior relationship with the judge.
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Shawn Mickey Stines is a former sheriff accused of murdering Judge Kevin Mullins.
A former Kentucky sheriff who fatally shot judge was ‘losing it’ in the days before killing, friends said
United States· 2025-09-06
Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn 'Mickey' Stines is accused of murdering District Judge Kevin Mullins.
Kentucky ex-sheriff's lawyers seek dismissal in judge murder caseUnited States· 2025-06-06Shawn 'Mickey' Stines is accused of shooting and killing District Judge Kevin Mullins in the judge's chambers.
Experts doubt insanity defense for Kentucky sheriff suspected of killing judgeUnited States· 2025-05-19
Shawn 'Mickey' Stines is a former sheriff who allegedly shot and killed District Judge Kevin Mullins.
Shawn 'Mickey' Stines emphasizes fear of being killed during police questioningUnited States· 2025-05-12
Shawn 'Mickey' Stines is a former Letcher County Sheriff charged with the murder of District Judge Kevin Mullins.
Sexual abuse claims dogged courthouse where Mickey Stines allegedly killed judgeUnited States· 2025-05-08
Shawn Mickey Stines is accused of murdering District Judge Kevin Mullins in his chambers.
New video shows Mickey Stines place call on judge's phone before fatal shootingUnited States· 2025-05-06
Former Letcher County, Kentucky Sheriff Shawn 'Mickey' Stines is planning to argue that he is not culpable for the murder of District Judge Kevin Mullins by way of insanity.
Former Kentucky sheriff plans insanity defense in alleged murder of judgeUnited States· 2025-03-24