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id: 75b2398aad
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-11 18:24 CST
updated: 2026-11-11 22:23 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Top Dallas County public defender investigator charged with murder

Jimmy Spurger, top investigator for the Dallas County public defender's office, was charged with murder in his wife's death. He was released on $1 million bond Wednesday.

Section: [Public Safety](/dallas-fort-worth/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Jimmy Spurger](/dallas-fort-worth/wiki/jimmy-spurger.md), [Dallas County Public Defender's Office](/dallas-fort-worth/wiki/dallas-county-public-defender-s-office.md)

## Coverage

- [KERA News](https://www.kera.org/2026/11/11/dallas-chief-investigator-arrested-for-murder-moved-to-jail-infirmary/), 2026-11-11 18:24 CST: Dallas chief investigator arrested for murder moved to jail infirmary
- [FOX 4 KDFW](https://www.fox4news.com/news/top-dallas-county-investigator-released-1-million-bond-after-being-charged-wifes-murder), 2026-11-11 22:23 CST: Top Dallas County investigator released on $1 million bond after being charged with wife's murder

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