PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WMDJ) — The three men charged in connection with the murder of Amber Spradlin appeared in Pike Circuit Court Friday as preparations continue for their January trial.

Judge Eddy Coleman denied recent motions seeking changes to bond conditions for MK McKinney, Dr. Michael McKinney and Josh Mullins.

The motions included claims by MK McKinney’s defense attorneys that newly completed DNA testing supports their argument that another man was responsible for Spradlin’s death. Prosecutors disputed those claims, arguing the defense misrepresented forensic evidence.

Coleman declined to consider arguments about the evidence, saying those matters should be decided by a jury.

Prosecutors confirmed all laboratory reports have been completed, with the final results received last week.

Jury selection is expected to involve 250 to 300 potential jurors, with careful consideration given to publicity surrounding the case.

The next pretrial conference is scheduled for December 7 at 10 a.m.