# Dallas County Public Defender Chief Investigator Arrested

> Dallas County Public Defender's chief investigator arrested for wife's murder.
- Title: Dallas County Public Defender Chief Investigator Arrested
- Summary: Dallas County Public Defender's chief investigator arrested for wife's murder. Jimmy Spurger, 54, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after…
- Keywords: dallas county public defender, jimmy spurger, maria teresa spurger, first degree murder, lew sterrett jail, dallas police, FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
- Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — https://fox4news.com/news/dallas-county-public-defenders-chief-investigator-arrested-charged-wifes-murder
- Author: Amber Kite
- Published: 2026-11-08T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dallas county public defender, jimmy spurger, maria teresa spurger, first degree murder, lew sterrett jail, dallas police, news, local
## Arrest Details
Jimmy Spurger arrested and charged with first-degree murder after police found his wife stabbed to death in their apartment.
## Discovery of Body
First responders found Maria Teresa Spurger dead with a knife lodged in her neck after forcing entry into their apartment.
## Scene Evidence
Spurger was covered in blood with a small knife and multiple empty pill bottles found in the kitchen.
## Background
Spurger served as chief investigator for Dallas County Public Defender's Office for 11 months and had worked in law enforcement for over 20 years.
## Key takeaway

Jimmy Spurger, 54, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after police found his wife stabbed to death in their apartment.