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.

An eastern Kentucky sheriff made his first court appearance since being charged with murdering a county judge. Investigators said Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines shot and killed Judge Kevin ...

Police arrested Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines at the scene and charged him with one count of first-degree murder. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

Letcher County names new sheriff after Stines retires amid ' legal process' By: Web Staff , Rosemary Kelley, Van Jones, Erin Rosas Posted 12:57 PM, Sep 19, 2024 and last updated 10:50 AM, Oct 01, 2024 ...

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.