Sheriff Stines on Trial for Judge's Murder

Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn 'Mickey' Stines is on trial for the murder of District Judge Kevin Mullins, which occurred when Stines allegedly shot Mullins multiple times in his chambers on September 19. The harrowing surveillance footage, shown in court, depicts Stines walking into Mullins' office, firing at him, and then shooting him again after he fell to the floor. Despite the video evidence, Stines has pleaded not guilty, citing 'extreme emotional disturbance' at the time of the shooting. The motive remains unclear, although it is noted that Stines attempted to call his daughter from both his and Mullins' phones just prior to the incident. The case has deeply affected the close-knit community of Whitesburg, Kentucky, where both men were prominent figures. A grand jury will decide whether to indict Stines for first-degree murder.