PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WMDJ) – Special Judge Eddy Coleman has denied a motion for bond reduction against accused Amber Spradlin murder suspect Michael “M.K.” McKinney III.

Attorneys for McKinney argued last week for a reduction in the bond that the defense claimed was, “excessive” considering that M.K. did not pose a threat to the community and was not a flight risk due to the results a pretrial risk assessment.

In his motion, Coleman stated that, “While the Court has given due consideration to the pretrial risk assessment, the Court believes it does not account for the circumstances of this indictment.”

McKinney’s bond will remain at $5 million full cash with condition of home incarceration with GPS tracking.

The next trial date is set for February 2025.