Dallas Public Defender Investigator Charged in Wife’s Stabbing Death

WHO:

NBC News - Jimmy Spurger was the lead investigator for the Dallas County Public Defender’s Office.

Fox News - Jimmy Spurger Jr. was a Dallas County capital murder investigator.

Us Magazine - Maria Spurger was Jimmy Spurger’s wife.

Us Magazine - Maria Spurger was 53 years old.

WHAT:

NBC News - Jimmy Spurger was charged in connection with the stabbing death of his wife.

Fox News - Jimmy Spurger Jr. was accused of murdering his wife, Maria, by stabbing her.

Us Magazine - The Dallas County Public Defender’s Office’s chief investigator was arrested in connection with his wife’s fatal stabbing.

NBC News - Spurger remained in custody as of Monday.

Us Magazine - Dallas Fire-Rescue declared Maria Spurger dead.

WHERE:

Us Magazine - Maria Spurger was found at a Dallas residence.

Us Magazine - The Dallas Police Department provided information about the discovery.

WHY:

Fox News - Spurger was accused of stabbing his wife after filing divorce papers.

Us Magazine - The arrest followed Spurger’s recent filing for divorce.

HOW:

NBC News - Spurger had spent years investigating capital murder cases.

Fox News - The report described a bloody apartment discovery.

Us Magazine - Maria Spurger was found stabbed.

(UPDATED November 10, 2026 04:07 UTC)

Dallas County’s chief investigator Jimmy Spurger was charged in his wife’s fatal stabbing. Maria Spurger, 53, was found dead at a Dallas residence. Authorities say the accusation followed Spurger filing divorce papers; he remained in custody.