Murder

High-Stakes Legal Battle: Former Sheriff Fights for Bond Amid Murder Charges in Shocking Courthouse Shooting

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Whitesburg, Kentucky — As the trial date approaches for former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines, the question of bond eligibility remains in limbo nearly a year after the tragic shooting death of District Judge Kevin Mullins. A defense attorney has argued for a $50,000 cash or property bond, asserting that Stines does not pose a flight risk or threat to public safety. In contrast, prosecutors maintain that Stines should be denied bond due to the capital nature of the charges he faces. Stines has been incarcerated since September when Mullins was fatally shot inside … Read more

Grand Jury Indicts Vance Boelter on Multiple Murder Charges Tied to Alleged Politically Driven Attacks

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MINNEAPOLIS — A grand jury has indicted Vance Boelter for premeditated first-degree murder in connection with a series of violent incidents on June 14, according to Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty. The indictment details additional alleged victims, deepening the severity of the charges connected to Boelter’s purportedly politically motivated actions. The charges against Boelter include two counts of first-degree murder, four counts of attempted first-degree murder, one count of felony animal cruelty, and one count of impersonating a police officer. The indictment has drawn significant attention, given the charged nature of the incidents and the … Read more

Shock in the Twin Cities: Jury Convicts Man for Gruesome Murder and Dismemberment of His Mother

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BURNSVILLE, Minn. — A jury has found Troy Mitteness guilty of murder after he admitted to killing his mother, Sandra Mitteness, in an act that was driven by financial desperation. The 58-year-old was convicted on Wednesday of first- and second-degree murder following a trial that lasted a week and included nine hours of jury deliberation. The investigation began in June 2023, when authorities looked into alleged mail theft by Mitteness. During their inquiries, they uncovered significant inconsistencies in his statements regarding his mother’s whereabouts. Their findings soon led them to discover blood at his home, … Read more

Judge Orders Full Mental Competency Exam for Murder Suspect Amid Domestic Dispute Case

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Washington, D.C. — A local judge has mandated a comprehensive mental health evaluation for a woman charged with murder, following allegations of her involvement in a fatal stabbing. The decision was made during a court session on August 11 in relation to the case of Anna Hyman, 22, who faces charges of second-degree murder while armed. The incident, which led to the death of 63-year-old Robert Dent, occurred on July 26, 2025, in the unit block of Galveston Street, SW. Dent reportedly suffered extensive injuries, with a total of 55 sharp force wounds found across … Read more