Former Letcher Co. Sheriff's Attorneys Oppose 2nd Mental Health Evaluation

What Was Shawn 'Mickey' Stines' State of Mind During Shooting of Judge?

Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn ‘Mickey’ Stines’ mental health is a focal point of this case with some claiming Stines was in a state of psychosis following the shooting of Judge Kevin Mullins and that he has no memory of the incident. (9/5/25)

Former Letcher Co. sheriff's attorneys oppose 2nd mental health evaluation

LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WJHL) — The defense for former Letcher County sheriff Shawn Mickey Stines has formally opposed a request by prosecutors for a second mental health evaluation. Stines is accused of first-degree murder and murder of a public official in the shooting death of District Judge Kevin Mullins in September 2024. Mental evaluation, bond, dismissal | Sides spar in former Letcher Co. sheriff trial Prosecutors for the Commonwealth …

Former sheriff's wife and daughter deny any contact with judge he allegedly murdered

Grand jury testimony reveals Kentucky sheriff Shawn Stines' daughter had no relationship with Judge Kevin Mullins, whom Stines allegedly shot and killed in September.

Slain Kentucky Judge Had No Relationship With Sheriff's Daughter Prior to Fatal Shooting

New twist in the case of the Kentucky judge who was fatally shot on camera by a former sheriff ... turns out Judge Kevin Mullins allegedly had NO relationship with the underage daughter of ex-Sheriff Shawn Stines.

Defense opposes second mental health exam for former sheriff charged in Judge Mullins’ death

LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Attorneys for former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines have filed a response opposing the Commonwealth’s request for a second mental health examination. According to the filing, Stines’ defense argues that a second exam would be unnecessary and duplicative, noting that an initial court-ordered evaluation has already been completed. Stines is facing murder and other charges in connection with the …

Former sheriff's wife and daughter deny any contact with judge he allegedly murdered - NEW YORK TIMES POST

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Kentucky judge who was allegedly killed by a local sheriff didn’t have a relationship with the county’s top cop’s daughter, according to new grand jury testimony. Former Letcher County, Kentucky Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines allegedly shot and killed former Kentucky 47th Judicial District Judge Kevin Mullins on Sept. 19, 2024. The shooting happened following a lunch outing that included Mullins and S…