Two former prosecutors argue that the insanity defense for former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines, who is accused of fatally shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins, is unlikely to succeed. Stines, captured on surveillance video during the incident on September 19, 2024, appeared paranoid in police questioning afterward, expressing fear of being killed himself, which prosecutors believe indicates he knew his actions were wrong. His defense is reportedly linked to previous sexual abuse allegations against Letcher County authorities, including a deposition he attended days before the shooting.
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Authorities say ‘spiritual delusion’ played role in deaths of Ohio husband, child who drowned in lake
A woman crashed a golf cart into Atwood Lake, leading to the discovery of her husband, Marcus Miller, 45, and their 4-year-old son, Vincen, both dead; she allegedly threw her son into the water as a "spiritual offering" amid a mental health crisis. Authorities plan to charge her with aggravated murder as her three teenage children are now in the care of family. Want More Context? 🔎
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