The chief investigator with the Dallas County Public Defender’s Office has been charged with murder after stabbing his wife to death.
Jimmy Spurger Jr., 54, was arrested Friday, November 6, after police were called in response to a stabbing on North Akard Street in Dallas.
According to the arrest affidavit, Dallas Fire-Rescue was called to Spurger's apartment at about 10:40 p.m. for a welfare check.
When they arrived, there was no response to their repeated knocks on the door. Officials say when DFR got the door open, there was furniture placed in the way to intentionally prevent the door from being opened.
After clearing the way, first responders began to sweep the house for anyone that may need assistance. This is when they found Maria Spurger, 52, lying on the couch. She appeared to be a knife lodged in her neck.
She was declared deceased on the scene. While continuing their search of the apartment, Jimmy was found sitting in the bedroom, covered in blood, and did not respond to crews that tried to talk to him.
At this point, DFR left the apartment and asked DPD for help. The affidavit says DPD confirmed the locations and conditions of Maria and Jimmy. Officers say they noticed a small knife next to the suspect, as well as some bloody pill bottles in the kitchen.
Rescuers were then able to get in and remove Jimmy from the apartment and take him to the hospital. The documents say officers were unable to question the suspect due to him possibly taking multiple pills.
According to court documents obtained by WFAA, the couple had filed for divorce just last month.
