This wasn’t just a tragedy—it was a completely preventable one. Arlington police arrested a woman’s estranged husband for aggravated assault, with a protective no-contact order in place to keep him away from his wife. Instead of honoring the order, police escorted him to the home of the woman with the protective order in place and dropped him off. She was later found stabbed to death inside her own house.
Frederick Spears
Frederick Spears was arrested and booked into Arlington City Jail on September 17th for aggravated assault for holding a knife and threatening his stepson, which was caught on the family’s doorbell camera. He was also told to stay away from his wife and family and was given a no-contact order.
What Happened?
The following day, Spears bonded out of jail and was given a police escort to the very home he was supposed to steer clear of. Hours later, his wife, Mary Spears, was stabbed to death. Police also say Spears allegedly cut himself with the knife while being rearrested.
Domestic Violence in Tarrant County
Domestic violence experts see this type of thing happen all too often. Last year alone, nearly 14,000 calls for help came in to Tarrant County. 1600 women and children were reportedly moved to shelters for their own safety.
What do you think should happen to the police officer who gave this man a ride home, essentially to murder his wife? I’d love to hear from you, reader…