Sheriff Mickey Stines allegedly shot and killed District Judge Kevin Mullins in Letcher County, Kentucky.

In late September, Sheriff Mickey Stines allegedly shot and killed District Judge Kevin Mullins in Letcher County, Kentucky, leaving the community in shock. The motive remains unclear as Stines has pleaded not guilty, with his statements about a potential kidnapping being investigated. This rare incident of a law enforcement officer killing a judge raises significant concerns about law and order in the area, affecting a tightly-knit community with deep connections to both men.