A former Kentucky sheriff accused of killing a judge was experiencing an "extreme emotional disturbance," his attorney said.

Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines is accused of killing District Judge Kevin Mullins in the judge’s chambers in the city of Whitesburg on Sept. 19 Kentucky Court of Justice/AP ...

Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines is accused of killing District Judge Kevin Mullins in the judge’s chambers in ...

the murder case against Shawn "Mickey" Stines is now in the hands of a grand jury for a potential indictment. Mullins, 54, lived in nearby Jenkins, about 15 miles east of Whitesburg on Kentucky's ...

the murder case against Shawn "Mickey" Stines is now in the hands of a grand jury for a potential indictment. Prior to the fatal shooting in Whitesburg, the two men were known to be friends for ...

Less than a month since a Kentucky sheriff was arrested at the scene of a district judge's fatal shooting, the murder case against Shawn "Mickey" Stines ... shooting in Whitesburg, the two men ...

Less than a month since a Kentucky sheriff was arrested at the scene of a district judge's fatal shooting, the murder case against Shawn "Mickey" Stines is now in the hands ... Prior to the fatal ...

So far, it remains a mystery WHITESBURG, Kentucky – Since the ... In late September, prosecutors say, Sheriff Mickey Stines drew his gun on Judge Kevin Mullins, his longtime co-worker and ...

WHITESBURG, Kentucky – Since the local ... In late September, prosecutors say, Sheriff Mickey Stines drew his gun on Judge Kevin Mullins, his longtime co-worker and friend.