According to a social media post, Nick Whitaker has been appointed as a district judge in Letcher County. He replaces Kevin Mullins, who was shot and killed in his chambers in September 2024.

LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — As the aftermath of Thursday’s Letcher County shooting unfolds, LEX 18 has learned more background information on the victim and suspect. The shooting victim, 54 ...

WHITESBURG, Ky. (WJHL) — Days after Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines allegedly shot and killed District Judge Kevin Mullins in his court chambers, people in the county are still ...