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Former Letcher Co. Sheriff plans to present case to pursue insanity defense

Shawn Stines
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LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — A document filed in court by the attorney of Former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines states that he intends to present evidence for an insanity defense.

According to the document, Stines "intends to present expert relating to a mental disease or defect or mental condition bearing on the issue of guilt and punishment."

Stines has been charged with the murder of District Judge Kevin Mullins in September 2024. Stines went on to plead not guilty.