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Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

What Triggered A Sheriff To Murder Judge Mullins In His Chambers?

Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

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🗓️ 4 December 2024

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

What could possibly drive a trusted sheriff to turn on his lifelong friend and commit an act so brutal, it's caught on camera? The shocking murder of Judge Kevin Mullins by former Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines in Letcher County, Kentucky, leaves behind layers of questions and a trail of speculation. Were there secrets hidden in the judge’s phone? Was this a moment of emotional breakdown or something far deeper?

In this episode, retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer dissects the cold-blooded act, the bizarre circumstances surrounding it, and the swirling rumors that have left a small town reeling. From unconfirmed allegations to questions about motive and mental state, we peel back the layers of this chilling case. But what’s the real story behind the headlines? And will the truth ever fully come to light?

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0:22.7

You never really know someone until you find out what they've buried.

0:26.6

Welcome to Hidden Killers with Tony Bruske.

0:29.5

Featuring retired FBI special agent Jennifer Coffendaffer.

0:34.1

Judge Kevin Mullins, he is the judge who lost his life at the hands of Lecter County, Kentucky Sheriff, former sheriff, I should say.

0:46.5

Sean Mickey Steins, it was a bizarre situation.

0:51.4

The two friends for quite some time, a good chunk of life actually, going out to lunch

0:56.0

before the shooting took place and then caught on camera. They look at something on the judge's

1:02.2

phone and a weapon is drawn and a man's life ended. Why, how, what happened here? Jennifer

1:09.9

Coffin-Daffer, retired FBI special agent,

1:12.6

joining me to discuss.

1:14.7

Do we know anything more about what is going on in this case?

1:19.2

I know the initial statement was made that the officer,

1:24.3

the sheriff, rather, was in extreme emotional distress. Something triggered him,

1:30.6

but what, I guess is the question. Well, you know, the rumors that are swirling in that town

1:39.2

have been addressed and put forth by so many members of the community.

1:47.1

One of the preachers in the area has said, listen, we need to suppress all that.

1:53.5

It's very difficult for the family to hear and to discuss.

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