Glendale Firefighter Faces Murder Charges in Wife’s Death in North Hollywood
Firefighter Charged with Murder Following Wife’s Death in North Hollywood
A Glendale firefighter has been charged with murder in the aftermath of his wife’s death at their North Hollywood residence. Andrew Jimenez, 45, faces one count of murder with an allegation of using an axe as a deadly weapon, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office.
The charges stem from an investigation that began when Jimenez approached officers at a police station on Wednesday, requesting a welfare check on his wife. When authorities arrived at the couple’s home in the 5000 block of Satsuma Avenue around 4:25 a.m., they discovered the lifeless body of 55-year-old Mayra Jimenez, who appeared to have suffered multiple blunt force trauma, as noted by LAPD Lt. Guy Golan.
Jimenez was subsequently taken into custody and booked on suspicion of murder. He has been a firefighter and paramedic with the Glendale Fire Department since 2008.
According to the LAPD, the investigation revealed that the couple was in a marital relationship, and that domestic violence was a factor in this case.
In response to the incident, the City of Glendale placed Jimenez on administrative leave. A city statement confirmed that the Glendale Fire Department is aware of the situation and that the LAPD is leading the ongoing investigation.
Jimenez now faces the possibility of 26 years to life in prison if convicted. His arraignment was set for Friday.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman expressed concern over the incident, stating, "The domestic violence death of Mayra Jimenez is a devastating reminder of the persistent scourge of intimate partner violence in our communities. No one, including those sworn to protect others, is above the law…I urge anyone experiencing or witnessing domestic abuse to contact the Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 978-3600."
