Shocking video capturing Kentucky judge’s alleged murder by sheriff pal reviewed in courtBy Anna Young
Published Oct. 1, 2024, 8:03 p.m. ET
The shocking moment a Kentucky judge was allegedly murdered by his sheriff pal was revealed in court as testimony offered some insight into the the brutal slaying.
Surveillance footage of a man identified as Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines allegedly shooting District Judge Mullins several times in his chambers elicited emotional reactions from the courtroom as prosecutors played the video during a preliminary hearing on Tuesday, the Courier Journal reported.
The sheriff reportedly came out of the courtroom with his hands up after the shooting, asking police to “treat me fair” upon being taken into custody, a Kentucky detective testified, adding that Stines allegedly told police, “They’re trying to kidnap my wife and kid.” ...
Detective Clayton Stamper testified that one witness who attended the lunch said they saw Mullins ask Stines if they needed to meet privately, though the context wasn’t provided, the outlet reported.
He added that surveillance footage from inside the chambers — not shown in court — captured the sheriff using his and Mullins’ phones to make multiple calls to his daughter just before approaching the judge and shooting him dead. ...
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