Elected sheriff walks into judge's chambers and executes him

[Suck My Glock]

No word yet on why,...but I will be very curious to learn what this was all about.


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... house.html


Kentucky sheriff accused of fatally shooting judge Kevin Mullins in his chambers at Letcher County courthouse


A Kentucky sheriff has turned himself in for allegedly shooting a judge dead inside his chambers on Thursday after asking staff if he could speak with him.

Lechter County Sheriff Mickey Stines, 43, surrendered himself to police following the shooting death of District Court Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, at the County Courthouse at around 3pm, The Mountain Eagle reports.

The sheriff allegedly walked into the judge's outer office, told court employees and others gathered there he needed to speak to Mullins alone.

He and Mullins then entered the judge's inner office, closed the door and those outside heard gunshots, according to The Mountain Eagle.

Stines then walked out with his hands raised and surrendered to officers, who placed him in handcuffs. He was charged with one count of first-degree murder.
District Court Judge Kevin Mullins was shot dead in his chambers on Thursday

In the aftermath, Letcher County Central High School was placed on lockdown at the request of state police because of 'an active shooting downtown,' the school said in a statement.

'Your children are safe. The shooter has been apprehended,' the statement said, adding that the students were later released.

The coroner later confirmed that one person was killed in a shooting at the courthouse, but did not identify the victim, according to WKYT.

However, Gov. Andy Beshear later posted on X that he has been informed that a district judge was killed in his chambers.

'There is far too much violence in this world, and I pray there is a path to a better tomorrow,' he wrote.

Mullins was appointed to serve as a judge in the state's 47th district under former Gov. Steve Beshear in 2009.

He oversaw juvenile matters, city and county ordinances, misdemeanors, traffic offenses, arraignments, felony probable cause hearings, claims involving $2,500 or less, civil cases involving $5,000 or less, voluntary and involuntary mental commitments and domestic violence cases, according to a Letcher County website.

Mullins also gained recognition for his efforts to treat those with drug addiction rather than incarcerate them, starting a program in 2010 that allowed inmates with substance abuse disorders to enroll in inpatient treatment as a condition of pretrial release.

He was previously an assistant commonwealth attorney for nine and a half years, focusing on drug-related offenses.

Stines, meanwhile, was elected sheriff in 2018 and reelected in 2022.

The sheriff reportedly told court employees he needed to speak with Mullins alone, and the two went into his inner office and closed the door before witnesses heard gunshots

A motive for the shooting remains unclear, and Kentucky State Police and Lechter County Coroner Perry Fowler were still investigating the scene as of 5pm local time.

It's 'early in the investigation' and officials are still 'trying to piece together' information and evidence, State Trooper Matt Gayheart said.

The Kentucky Court of Justice says it is also 'in contact with law enforcement agencies, including the Kentucky State Police, and are offering our full support during this difficult time.

'While the investigation is ongoing, we are committed to providing assistance in any way we can,' the court system said on social media.

'Our deepest sympathies go out to all those impacted by this tragic event, and our thoughts and prayers are with the community during this challenging time.'

Attorney General Russell Coleman has also announced on social media his office will work with the commonwealth's attorney for the 27th Judicial Circuit as special prosecutors in the case.

[QuietM4]

My money is on judge was banging the sheriffs wife/gf.

[Suck My Glock]

My money is on judge was banging the sheriffs wife/gf.

Very close. Since posting this, I have learned that the sheriff has explained to authorities that the judge was boinking his underage daughter.

So it looks like the sheriff become a nominee for this year's Father Of The Year award. I think he's has already won the Hugest Brass Balls Of The Year award.

[QuietM4]

My money is on judge was banging the sheriffs wife/gf.

Very close. Since posting this, I have learned that the sheriff has explained to authorities that the judge was boinking his underage daughter.

So it looks like the sheriff become a nominee for this year's Father Of The Year award. I think he's has already won the Hugest Brass Balls Of The Year award.

Well then, not guilty.

[kenpoprofessor]

My money is on judge was banging the sheriffs wife/gf.

Very close. Since posting this, I have learned that the sheriff has explained to authorities that the judge was boinking his underage daughter.

So it looks like the sheriff become a nominee for this year's Father Of The Year award. I think he's has already won the Hugest Brass Balls Of The Year award.

I would've incapacitated the judge and done a Lorena Bobbit on his ass, and turned him into a eunuch.

Have a great, gun carryin', Kenpo day

Clyde

[Dauph]

NEW: The Kentucky sheriff who shot a local judge in his chambers, had exchanged cell phones just moments before taking the judge's life.

According to the Mountain Eagle, District Judge Kevin Mullins and Sheriff Mickey Stines exchanged phones.

When Stines was apparently unhappy with what he found, he opened fire on the judge.

Stines was previously Mullins' bailiff before he became sheriff in 2018.

The two had lunch together just hours before the incident.

Sheriff Stines later went to the courthouse to speak with Mullins. They then went to the judge's office, where they continued their conversation.

A short conversation took place before the sheriff got up and locked the door. Both men then took out their cell phones and handed them to each other.

Stines then got up and pulled out his gun, walked around the desk and repeatedly shot Mullins who passed.

It's unclear what the argument was about but an unconfirmed report claims the sheriff found out the judge had r*ped his daughter.

[Doc]

If true about the daughter……Justice has been served.

[SupportTheSecond]

Sounds like something any decent father would do.

[Desert Rat]

When I first heard the story I was shocked that a Sheriff would do something like that. I then started to think what would have caused him to do that, I figured it was going to be something along those lines. It all makes sense now.

[smithers599]

NEW: The Kentucky sheriff who shot a local judge in his chambers...

Ouch! Shot him right in his chambers! That's gotta smart...

[NBC_LT]

Latest developments reported by Newsweek (https://www.newsweek.com/kentucky-sheri ... ns-1958531) show that Sheriff Stines was named as a defendant in a 2022 lawsuit along with Deputy Ben Fields. A woman named Sabrina Adkins alleged that Fields forced her to engage in unwanted sexual acts in Mullins' chamber. Adkins alleges in her lawsuit that Stines failed to train Fields properly. Fields was fired shortly after the lawsuit was filed. The suit does not indicate that Mullins knew about the alleged incident.

[Dauph]

[gunpoorboy1]

Damn

[knockonit]

so there may be justice in there somewhere, fella needs to perfect his tactics some though

[Ballistic Therapy]

NM