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Dallas County Public Defender Investigator Charged With Wife's Death
Dallas County Public Defender investigator Jimmy Spurger Jr. arrested for stabbing wife to death.
In brief
Dallas County Public Defender investigator Jimmy Spurger Jr. arrested for stabbing wife to death. Dallas County Public Defender investigator Jimmy Spurger Jr. faces murder charge after stabbing his wife Maria Spurger to death in their apartment. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Arrest
Dallas police arrested Jimmy Spurger Jr. on murder charge after fatal stabbing on North Akard Street.
Victim Details
Maria Spurger, 53, died from knife in neck after being stabbed by someone she knew.
Arrest Warrant

Dallas County jail booked Spurger on November 7 with murder charge under warrant F2677230.
Investigation
Police found Spurger with blood in bedroom near small knife after stabbing.
Background
Spurger spent over 20 years in law enforcement before joining public defender's office.
Current Status
Police continue to investigate motive and circumstances under case number 163978-2026.
The takeaway
Dallas County Public Defender investigator Jimmy Spurger Jr. faces murder charge after stabbing his wife Maria Spurger to death in their apartment.





