The hearing was held in Carter County, which is about two hours and 30 minutes from Letcher County. Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines is accused of killing District Judge Kevin Mullins.

Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, was fatally shot at the Letcher County Courthouse in Whitesburg, Kentucky, on Thursday afternoon, according to Kentucky State Police spokesperson Matt Gayheart.

Letcher County, Ky., ... "It is my understanding that he is in the process of leaving his job as the Sheriff of Letcher County and will not have income going forward," Miller said.

A post from the Letcher County Judge Executive's Office detailed that Billy Jones took the Oath of Office and was named the Letcher County Sheriff on Oct. 1. UPDATE: Sept. 30 at 3 p.m.

Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines, 43, appeared remotely for his first appearance since District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, was gunned down Sept. 19 at the Letcher County Courthouse.

The hearing was held in Carter County, which is about two hours and 30 minutes from Letcher County. Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines is accused of killing District Judge Kevin Mullins.