PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WMDJ) – On the eve of the one-year anniversary of her murder, the estate of Amber Spradlin has filed a lawsuit against a Who’s Who list of defendants, which includes county and former Prestonsburg city officials, claiming her death was the result of negligence, while alleging evidence tampering and obstruction of justice.

Melissa Samons, who serves as administratrix of Spradlin’s estate, filed the suit Tuesday in Floyd Circuit Court, alleging the transfer of 911 services from Kentucky State Police to the City of Prestonsburg was negligent, claiming Prestonsburg Police wasn’t, “adequately prepared” to handle 911 calls.

The suit also alleges authorities were negligent in not checking up on a 911 call placed from the home of Dr. Michael McKinney on June 17th, 2023, in which McKinney told a dispatcher there was not an emergency at his home.

Spradlin’s body was found dead the next day after suffering multiple stab wounds to the head and neck.

The lawsuit seeks compensation, punitive damages and legal cost.

No criminal charges have been filed in the murder of Spradlin.