Crime Junkie INFAMOUS: The Murder of Amber Spradlin
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Nov 17, 2025 In a shocking case, a woman was brutally murdered in Kentucky, stirring unrest in the local community. The hosts delve into Amber Spradlin's tragic story, highlighting her difficult past and the crucial missed check-in that raised alarms. The investigation unravels conflicting witness accounts and suspicious evidence, including missing surveillance footage. Autopsy findings reveal the brutality of Amber's death, while DNA evidence points to a key suspect. As charges are filed, the community grapples with the implications and seeks justice.
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Family Learns Of Death Through Back-Channels
- Amber's family discovered she was murdered after security footage showed she never returned home that night.
- They learned details through back-channels and a state police contact before official notifications arrived.
911 Call Describes Brutal Scene
- Michael McKinney called 911 after Roy found Amber on the couch and described a slit throat and blood everywhere.
- The 911 transcript shows Michael saying, "it looks like somebody's come into the house and f***ing murdered her."
Roy's Account And Polygraph Failure
- Roy Kidd said he passed out upstairs and woke to find Amber covered in blood on the couch and then alerted Michael.
- He claimed his own blood explained stains on his clothing and failed a polygraph later.
