A Kentucky sheriff, Shawn “Mickey” Stines, has been charged with the murder of Judge Kevin Mullins after a fatal shooting captured on courthouse security footage. The video, shown in court, reveals Stines entering Mullins’ chambers and allegedly shooting him multiple times while the judge was seated at his desk. The shocking incident took place on September 19 at the Letcher County Courthouse, where Mullins was seen trying to de-escalate the situation with his hands raised.
Investigators believe the motive may have stemmed from Stines discovering his daughter’s phone number on Mullins’ phone. According to reports, Stines confronted Mullins after allegedly calling the number, which led to the deadly altercation. In the footage, Mullins can be seen turning away in fear before Stines fired multiple shots at him.
Despite the clear evidence shown in the video, Stines has pleaded not guilty to the charges. His defense team will have an uphill battle given the graphic nature of the footage, which shows the entire confrontation and shooting in detail. The incident has raised serious questions about the sheriff’s actions and what drove him to commit such a violent act.
Following the incident, Stines has been removed from his position as Letcher County Sheriff. As the legal process unfolds, the video evidence will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the case, with many questioning how the trial will proceed given the damning nature of the footage.
