Glendale firefighter arrested on suspicion of killing wife - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

by Summer Lin, Grace Toohey

January 22, 2026

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A Glendale firefighter, Andrew Jimenez, has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his wife, Mayra, who was found dead in their North Hollywood home from fatal blunt-force trauma injuries. The Los Angeles Police Department identified the incident as an apparent domestic violence homicide. Jimenez, 45, was booked late Wednesday on charges of murder and is being held on $2 million bail. The couple’s home in the 5600 block of Satsuma Avenue was first reported to authorities by Jimenez himself after he requested a welfare check on his wife. Officers responding to the scene discovered Mayra Jimenez’s body, leading to an investigation that quickly linked her husband to her death. Jimenez has been placed on administrative leave from his job with the Glendale Fire Department, where he served as a firefighter and paramedic since 2008. According to a statement by an attorney representing Jimenez’s family, the suspect had discovered through a diary entry prior to the homicide that Mayra was having an affair. This discovery may have played a role in the tragic events leading to her death. Glendale Fire Chief Jeff Brooks extended condolences to the victim’s family and emphasized the department’s commitment to supporting both those affected by the tragedy and its own firefighters during this difficult time. Mayra Jimenez, 46, was a respected educator at United Teachers Los Angeles, known for her dedication to her students and advocacy for the community. She also served as an ordained minister, officiating weddings and ceremonies that reflected her passion for capturing personal love stories. Her death has deeply impacted her colleagues, students, and family, who are now struggling to come to terms with the loss. The

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Originally published on Los Angeles Times on 1/22/2026