The motive behind the killing remains unclear, with Stines’ lawyers offering only vague explanations so far. The community has been left stunned, struggling to understand how a trusted lawman could turn on a respected judge so suddenly.
In a shocking incident, Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines fatally shot Judge Kevin Mullins inside his chambers. The two had reportedly shared lunch together earlier that day.
Moments after the shooting, Stines expressed paranoia, telling others he feared he would be murdered on the way to jail.