The firefighter accused of killing his wife with an ax after allegedly learning she was cheating pleaded not guilty in a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday as family and friends of the slain woman showed up in force.
Glendale fireman Andrew Jimenez, 45, has been charged with the domestic violence murder of his wife, Mayra Jimenez, 46, after she was found bludgeoned to death in the couple’s North Hollywood home on Jan. 21.
The firefighter is accused of using an ax to commit the brutal alleged murder.
Andrew Jimenez had apparently learned his wife was cheating on him “moments” before her gruesome death, according to the suspect’s former lawyer.
His arraignment had been previously postponed.
Mayra Jimenez was a beloved fist- and third-grade teacher at Wilshire Elementary School in Koreatown and a non-denominational ordained minister.
Home videos obtained by The Post showed what appeared to a loving marriage between the couple.
The affectionate footage from their wedding showed the pair kissing while wearing firefighter hats.
Jimenez faces 26 year to life in prison if convicted
