PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WMDJ) – A judge modified Michael “M.K.” McKinney III’s bond during a pretrial hearing in the Amber Spradlin murder case.

Judge Coleman removed the $500,000 cash requirement, leaving a $1 million property bond. McKinney is charged with Spradlin’s murder.

His attorney also requested permission for McKinney to work while under GPS monitoring. Prosecutors opposed the request. The judge directed the defense to submit the proposed workplace information under seal before deciding whether to approve work release.

According to the report, the judge also said a court order would require outstanding DNA testing and peer review to be completed within 30 days, allowing the defense time to prepare.

Another pretrial hearing is scheduled for October 30 at 10 a.m. to discuss the DNA evidence.