PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A hearing in the Amber Spradlin murder case that had been set for last Friday was abruptly canceled that morning. Now, we know why the hearing was canceled and when it will take place instead.

In an order filed in the case on Monday, Special Judge Eddy Coleman said he was forced to cancel the hearing after being injured in a fall. He added that injury will require surgery, which has been scheduled for Tuesday.

The hearing has now been rescheduled for 10 a.m., April 23, in Pike Circuit Court.