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Firefighter Arrested for Alleged Murder of Wife

1/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

Andrew Jimenez, a 45-year-old firefighter from Glendale, California, was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife, Mayra Jimenez, 55, on January 21, 2026.
Authorities found Mayra Jimenez dead from blunt force trauma in their North Hollywood home after Andrew Jimenez requested a welfare check.
Investigators believe he used an axe in the attack, which was recovered at the scene.
Andrew Jimenez, employed by the Glendale Fire Department since 2008, is on administrative leave and held on $2 million bail.
The incident is classified as a domestic violence homicide.

History

Historical Context

The Domestic Violence Homicide Awareness Act, enacted in 2013, aimed to combat rising domestic violence, which claims over 1,000 women's lives annually in the U.S. Historical efforts against domestic violence began in the mid-1800s, with Tennessee outlawing wife beating in 1850. The Violence Against Women Act of 1994 further established protections, highlighting the ongoing need for advocacy and resources to address this critical issue.

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Story summary

Andrew Jimenez, a 45-year-old firefighter from Glendale, California, was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife, Mayra Jimenez, 55, on January 21, 2026.
Authorities found Mayra Jimenez dead from blunt force trauma in their North Hollywood home after Andrew Jimenez requested a welfare check.
Investigators believe he used an axe in the attack, which was recovered at the scene.
Andrew Jimenez, employed by the Glendale Fire Department since 2008, is on administrative leave and held on $2 million bail.
The incident is classified as a domestic violence homicide.

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