
Delve into the intricate and unsettling case of Judge Kevin Mullins' murder in Letcher County, Kentucky—a story that intertwines justice, betrayal, and scandal. This podcast provides an in-depth investigation into the events of September 19, 2024, when Judge Mullins was fatally shot in his chambers, allegedly by Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines, a longtime friend and colleague. We explore the comple... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 57 | Founded | a year ago |
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The Mickey Stines case raises hard questions about mental health in law enforcement — and what happens when warning signs get ignored by everyone who sees them.
Before former Letcher County Sheriff Stines shot and killed Judge Kevin Mullins in Septe... more
A former sheriff caught on video shooting a sitting judge is now asking the court to rule that he's too mentally ill to face the death penalty. Shawn "Mickey" Stines' attorneys filed a motion Monday under Kentucky's 2022 mental illness exemption stat... more
A lawyer told Judge Kevin Mullins directly that Sheriff Mickey Stines was falling apart. Said he couldn't take the pressure. Said he needed a mental health evaluation. Mullins had worked with Stines for years — Stines was his bailiff before becoming ... more
Before Mickey Stines killed Kevin Mullins, both men were connected to a lawsuit alleging sexual exploitation by Stines' deputies — misconduct that allegedly occurred in Mullins' chambers. Stines gave a deposition in that case days before the shooting... more
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This series investigates a high-profile murder within a Kentucky courthouse, examining how a long-standing relationship between a sheriff and a judge spiraled into violence amid allegations of misconduct and a broader civil lawsuit. Episodes thread together courtroom dynamics, alleged sex-for-favors activity, internal tensions, and the legal fallout, including recusal motions and discussions of mental health defenses. The analysis emphasizes insider threats, governance failures within a local justice system, and the societal impact of the case, often featuring expert commentary from legal professionals, mental health specialists, and former federal investigators. Unique angles include tying in civil lawsuits, sensitive courthouse culture, a... more
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