PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WMDJ) — A judge has delayed the start of the murder trial in the death of Amber Spradlin by one day as prosecutors seek more time.

Special Judge Eddy Coleman issued the order Friday, moving the scheduled May 11 trial date to allow for a hearing on whether a longer delay is needed.

Spradlin’s body was found June 18, 2023, at a home on Arkansas Creek belonging to Prestonsburg dentist Michael McKinney.

His son, M.K. McKinney, is charged with murder. Michael McKinney and family friend Josh Mullins are charged with multiple counts of evidence tampering.

Commonwealth Attorney Brent Turner requested the delay, citing incomplete DNA testing in the case.

A hearing is now set for May 11, where prosecutors must present testimony from the state crime lab outlining the status of the testing and when results are expected.

The court will also consider whether to separate the cases, which could allow M.K. McKinney to go to trial while the other defendants face delays.