Sheriff Mickey Stines Trial_ Murder or Mental Breakdown

About this episode

The episode analyzes the trial of former Kentucky Sheriff Mickey Stines, who is accused of murdering Judge Kevin Mullins, focusing on the defense strategy and prosecution's challenges.

Did the Sheriff Snap? Analyzing the Mickey Stines Defense Former Kentucky Sheriff Mickey Stines is preparing to face trial in the shocking courthouse killing of Judge Kevin Mullins. Police Off the Cuff breaks down the evidence, possible change of venue, mental-health defense, and the prosecution’s burden to prove intent beyond a reasonable doubt. Retired NYPD Sgt. Bill Cannon analyzes what jurors may hear when a sheriff is accused of murdering a judge inside his own chambers.

People in this episode

Host: Bill Cannon

Topics covered

• trial
• murder
• mental health defense
• law
• jurors
• prosecution

Keywords

• Mickey Stines
• Kevin Mullins
• murder trial
• mental health defense
• prosecution
• jurors
• Kentucky

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NYPD, Police Off the Cuff

Places: Kentucky

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