On June 2023, 38-year-old Amber Spradlin was found brutally murdered inside a prominent dentist’s home in Martin, Kentucky. Her throat was slit, her body was covered in blood. Six people went into that house after having been out for drinks. But only one, Amber, didn’t make it out alive. When first responders arrived, key evidence was already missing: a surveillance camera aimed directly at the crime scene, its DVR and hard drive gone. Within days, the small town of Floyd County erupted with rumors of police corruption, cover-ups, and influence. So who killed Amber? Was it M.K. McKinney, the dentist’s 23-year-old son later charged with her murder? His father, Dr. Michael McKinney II, who called police but phoned the Prestonsburg Police Chief first? Or someone else inside that house that night? Now, as the case heads to trial, Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat unravel the shocking details of a murder that exposed deep cracks in small-town justice, from missing evidence and DNA confusion, to whispers of political protection. And they ask the question the people of eastern Kentucky have been shouting for over a year: Will Amber Spradlin ever get justice? Key Episode Moments 0:00 - 1:56 — Intro 1:57 - 3:22 — Amber’s Routine 3:23 - 5:07 — Family Learns 5:08 - 8:09 — Mixed Messages 8:10 - 11:53 — 911 Call 11:54 - 14:17 — Night Out 14:18 - 18:33 — Roy’s Account 18:34 - 21:33 — 6 A.M. Call 21:34 - 24:56 — Missing Footage 24:57 - 27:41 — Scratches & DNA 27:42 - 29:33 — Community Pressure 29:34 - 33:03 — Chief Call 33:04 - 37:55 — Bigger Pattern 37:56 - 40:43 — DNA Match 40:44 - 42:25 — Charges Filed 42:26 - 44:33 — Motive Questions 44:34 - 49:28 — Defense Response 49:29 - 51:24 — Resignation & Suit 51:25 - 53:56 — Outro -------- 🚨 The Crime Junkie Holiday Merch Collection is here! 🚨 Shop the exclusive Holiday Collection — limited-edition merch designed to bring a little CJ cheer to your season. Perfect for gifting (or keeping for yourself). Get it before it’s gone! 🛒✨ Shop the collection now: http://shop.audiochuck.com/collections/holiday For even more stories like this one, join the Crime Junkie Fan Club today: https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/fanclub?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=episode_description&utm_campaign=signupfanclub Follow Crime Junkie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimejunkiepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrimeJunkiePodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrimeJunkiePod Crime Junkie is created and hosted by Ashley Flowers. About Ashley Flowers Ashley Flowers is the top female podcaster in the U.S. and the host of Crime Junkie, the #1 podcast among women and the #1 true crime podcast globally. As the Founder of audiochuck, she has built a top-tier podcast production company that has garnered over 2.6 billion downloads, captivating audiences with its gripping storytelling through 10+ chart topping podcasts. Ashley and her team are dedicated to creating responsible true crime content that respects victims and their families. Follow Ashley: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ASHLEYFLOWERS/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ash_flowers TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleyflowerscrimejunkie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashleyflowers.af/ Check out these other great crime channels: @kallmekris The HORRIFIC Branch Davidian Cult Tragedy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDE3ylywOCU @KendallRae She Was Stalked & Then Abducted At Target... The Murder of Kelsey Smith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feGMDFeCDQ8 @EleanorNeale The REAL Murder Behind Adolescence: Elianne Andam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8ikQKLo99I @annieelise He Stalked Her, Texted Her & Then Kidnapped Her | Kada Scott https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYt3Ra02SKU