Prestonsburg, KY (WMDJ) — The murder trial involving the death of Amber Spradlin may be postponed as prosecutors request more time for forensic testing.

The trial for M.K. McKinney, Dr. Michael McKinney, and Josh Mullins is currently scheduled to begin December 1. M.K. McKinney faces a murder charge, while all three are charged with eight counts of tampering with physical evidence. Spradlin was found dead in June 2023.

In a motion filed Monday, Commonwealth’s Attorney Brent Turner said at least 33 pieces of evidence are still undergoing DNA analysis and won’t be completed before the scheduled trial date.

The motion notes that Spradlin’s family supports the delay and that allowing time for testing would not violate the defendants’ right to a speedy trial. Prosecutors are asking for a status conference in December to review the progress of the forensic testing and set a new trial date.