This video, produced by Hillbilly Crime, investigates the timeline and circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of Judge Kevin Mullins by Sheriff Mickey Stines inside the Letcher County courthouse on September 19, 2024 (5:37-7:42).
Key areas of the investigation include:
The Timeline: The host examines a critical three-day window between a September 16 deposition involving Stines regarding a federal civil lawsuit against the county and the shooting on September 19 (5:37-7:42). The lawsuit involved allegations of sexual extortion against former deputy Ben Fields within the judge's chambers (6:41-7:18).
The Documentation Gap: The host distinguishes between established court records and ongoing speculation, focusing on unverified reports of Stines attempting to report Mullins to the Kentucky State Police (KSP) and the possible betrayal of his confidence (12:48-13:06, 39:53-40:20).
Controversial Figures and Allegations: The host highlights the lack of investigation into other figures like Michael Clark (the "preacher man") regarding allegations of sexual misconduct (20:17-21:37), and mentions eyewitness accounts of federal authorities previously detaining Mullins (43:32-44:56).
Law Enforcement Actions: The video includes and analyzes body camera footage of Stines following the shooting, noting his expressions of fear for his safety and distrust of the officers present, including detective Clayton Stamper (1:00:10-1:04:17, 1:16:13-1:18:07).
Throughout the report, the host emphasizes the atmosphere of suspicion within the courthouse, questioning why certain witnesses, family members, and officials were not more thoroughly investigated or held accountable, and highlights the ongoing need for independent scrutiny into the events leading to this tragedy (20:39-21:19, 41:04-41:18).