Kentucky - Judge killed, sheriff arrested in Letcher County courthouse shooting - Sep. 19, 2024

[KonaHonu]

One interesting thing to know would be if Stines had ever shot someone in the line of duty. There are plenty of reasons why he may have of course so I don't think it would say anything about his character. But it would probably tell us a little about his headspace both before and after the shooting of Mullins.

I'd also be interested in any disciplinary record from his time as a deputy.

 

[vls12345]

Sheriff charged with fatally shooting a judge pleads not guilty in first court appearance - The Interior Journal

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Wilhoit appointed Miller to defend Stines at the next hearing iLetcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines had his first court appearance Wednesday morning, following his arrest for last week’s shooting death of Letcher District Judge Kevin D. Mullins...

www.theinteriorjournal.com

Wilhoit appointed Miller to defend Stines at the next hearing iLetcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines had his first court appearance Wednesday morning, following his arrest for last week’s shooting death of Letcher District Judge Kevin D. Mullins.

Stines had a virtual arraignment before a Carter District judge on a charge of murder in the first degree. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf, since you cannot plead guilty to a felony in district court.

The Kentucky State Police is investigating the case. Jackie Steele, the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Knox and Laurel counties, and Deputy Executive Director of the Attorney General’s Special Prosecutions Unit Ramsey Dallam will prosecute the case on behalf of the Commonwealth.

Here's the page that lists the attorney who appeared with Stines this week:

Capital Trial Branch - Department of Public Advocacy

Josh Miller | Directing AttorneyCapital Trial Section | East Phone 859-246-2333 Address163 W Short StreetSuite 555Lexington, KY 40507 Fax859-246-2338 The Capital Trial Section—East is led by Directing Attorney Josh Miller and supported by attorneys, an investigator, a mitigation specialist, and...

dpa.ky.gov

Here is info about the prosecuting team, Jackie Steele & Ramsey Dallam.

Commonwealth's and County Attorneys - Kentucky Attorney General

www.ag.ky.gov

https://www.kybar.org/members/?id=32550636

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-steele-817153b9/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramsey-dallam-22a22a23a/

 

[vls12345]

It's Friday night. I wonder if MS has tendered his resignation?

 

[KonaHonu]

It's Friday night. I wonder if MS has tendered his resignation?

Why would he. That stops the paychecks and benefits for his family. I admit that I thought he would but I think I was wrong.

 

[KonaHonu]

Found this days ago but could not post until MSM found it.

 

[Audrina]

What the hell happened here?? I do not have time currently, unfortunately, to read 36 pages. Can someone give me a synopsis?

 

[iamshadow21]

What the hell happened here?? I do not have time currently, unfortunately, to read 36 pages. Can someone give me a synopsis?

Sheriff and judge, small town of 1700 people, apparently good long term friends, had a private conversation in the judge's chambers, where the sheriff proceeded calmly to shoot the judge eight times before surrendering.

We have no idea why.

MOO

 

[Ontario Mom]

Found this days ago but could not post until MSM found it.

Had he never shot the judge, this would have just been an ironically funny little family video.
Of course now the media will make it out that he's some sort of lunatic, which I don't think is the case at all.

jmo

 

[loveplace]

Had he never shot the judge, this would have just been an ironically funny little family video.
Of course now the media will make it out that he's some sort of lunatic, which I don't think is the case at all.

jmo

Agreed. I feel like this was just a silly moment with his kids that's likely unrelated in any way. But media will do what media does. My opinion only.

 

[Chimera]

Had he never shot the judge, this would have just been an ironically funny little family video.
Of course now the media will make it out that he's some sort of lunatic, which I don't think is the case at all.

jmo

Yep, agreed.

Imo, Stines was and is -- cold, calm and methodical.
He knew very well what the consequences of his actions would be and he did it anyway.
Omo.