The Brief

An Arlington man is charged with murder for fatally stabbing his estranged wife, Mary Spears, a week after being arrested on a family violence charge.

The suspect, Frederick Spears, was ordered to have no contact with his family, but police admit officers gave him a ride back to the victim's home after he bonded out of jail.

The Arlington Police Department is now conducting an administrative review of its policies regarding transporting suspects after release from custody.

ARLINGTON, Texas - An Arlington man is charged with murdering his estranged wife at her home, one week after he was arrested and ordered to stay clear of his family.

The Text and the Discovery

What we know:

Frederick Spears was taken into custody after a brief, violent standoff with officers.

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