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Bond Payment Filed in Amber Spradlin Murder Case; Release May Be Imminent

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December 18, 2025

BREAKING NEWS: according to reports, Court records indicate that bond payment paperwork has been officially filed in the case involving the death of Amber Spradlin, making the defendant’s release appear imminent pending processing.

Receipts from the Pike County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office show that bond-related payments were submitted on December 18, 2025, including a $450,000 bail bond payment and additional filing fees tied to the case. The payments were received in the matter of Commonwealth vs. Michael K. McKinney III.

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Amber Spradlin was found deceased on June 18, 2023, at a residence on Arkansas Creek in Floyd County connected to Prestonsburg dentist Michael McKinney. His son, M.K. McKinney, is charged in connection with her death.

Court filings also reflect additional legal matters involving other individuals connected to the investigation, which remain subject to ongoing court proceedings.

All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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