PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WMDJ) — Two of the three men charged in connection with the death of Amber Spradlin are supporting a request to delay the upcoming trial.
Dr. Michael McKinney and Josh Mullins, who are both charged with tampering with physical evidence, filed responses in support of Commonwealth’s Attorney Brent Turner’s renewed motion to continue the trial.
Turner has cited outstanding evidence testing that he says could be important to the case.
Attorneys for MK McKinney, who is charged with murder and tampering with physical evidence, have opposed further delays and continue to request a speedy trial.
In their filings, attorneys for Michael McKinney and Mullins said a delay is needed to ensure all relevant evidence is obtained, shared and reviewed before trial. They also said some of the pending evidence could potentially help the defense.
The filings point to forensic testing involving blood evidence and a handprint, saying the results could affect defense arguments about another person who was reportedly in the home that night.
A judge has also indicated the court may discuss whether MK McKinney’s co-defendants should be tried separately.
All three defendants are expected back in court Monday for a pretrial conference. Jury selection is currently scheduled to begin Tuesday, unless the judge changes that schedule.
