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Firefighter Pleads Not Guilty to Wife's Murder After Infidelity Discovery

4/16/2026

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Andrew Jimenez, a 45-year-old firefighter, pleaded not guilty in a Los Angeles courtroom to murdering his wife Mayra Jimenez.
Mayra Jimenez, a teacher, was found bludgeoned to death in the couple's North Hollywood home on January 21.
Investigators say Andrew discovered Mayra's infidelity shortly before the murder.
A former lawyer revealed that Andrew read Mayra's diary detailing her affair.
He faces 26 years to life in prison if convicted.

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Andrew Jimenez, a 45-year-old firefighter, pleaded not guilty in a Los Angeles courtroom to murdering his wife Mayra Jimenez.
Mayra Jimenez, a teacher, was found bludgeoned to death in the couple's North Hollywood home on January 21.
Investigators say Andrew discovered Mayra's infidelity shortly before the murder.
A former lawyer revealed that Andrew read Mayra's diary detailing her affair.
He faces 26 years to life in prison if convicted.