Jared Remy

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Jared W. Remy[1] is an American alleged murderer who has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Jennifer Martel. He previously worked for the Boston Red Sox's security staff, but was fired after a Major League Baseball investigation implicated him in steroid use. He is the son of former Red Sox player and current Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy.

Early life

Remy was born in 1979 to Jerry and Phoebe Remy. He attended the Gifford School, a special education school for students with learning or behavioral problems. Remy said he was unable to attend college due to severe dyslexia that left him virtually illiterate.[1]

Personality

Remy was described by his psychologist as exhibiting impulsivity and having overly aggressive responses. He also had “a profound difficulty distinguishing his feelings". The psychologist wanted Remy to take anti-anxiety medication, however Remy refused.[1]

A neighbor of Remy and Martel described him as "very controlling" and quick-tempered. Martel's grandfather said that Remy had been degrading Martel for years.[2]

Early legal troubles

On August 7, 1998, Remy was charged with assaulting his then-girlfriend and vandalizing her property. On April 3, 2000 he was charged with disturbing the peace. On May 3, 2000 he was charged with possessing a hypodermic needle. On April 9, 2001 he was charged with striking a man with a bottle. On September 18, 2002 he was charged with threatening to kill his girlfriend. On March 7, 2003 he was charged with hitting a woman in the head with a beer bottle. On July 7, 2003 he was charged with assaulting and threatening to kill his girlfriend.[3] In July 2004 he was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon after he hit his girlfriend in the head with a cordless phone.[4] On August 2, 2004, Remy was charged with vandalism after his girlfriend found him cutting up her clothes and pictures with scissors.[1][3]

2005 assault arrest

On November 7, 2005 police responded to a domestic disturbance at Remy's home in Waltham, Massachusetts. Police stated that Remy had grabbed his girlfriend by her hair, threw her to the ground, threw a cell phone at her, and kicked her in the back, stomach, and face. She was taken to Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Remy was arrested at his father's home in Weston, Massachusetts and charged with assault and battery and resisting arrest.[5]

On November 10, 2005 Remy was charged with violating a restraining order that she had taken out against him.[3]

Remy pled guilty and was sentenced to two years' probation.[6]

Steroid use and dismissal from Red Sox

In 2004, Remy began working at Fenway Park as a security guard. He typically worked day shift guarding gates and searching the bags of guests who toured the park.[7] He also served on the 2004 World Series Trophy's security detail during its travels around New England.[8]

In 2007, Remy and another security guard, Nicholas Alex Cyr, were reprimanded for taking boxes of World Series jackets.[7]

In July 2008, Massachusetts State Police confiscated a vial of Anadrol from Cyr's car. He told police that he had purchased the steroids from Remy. Remy denied being the supplier, but acknowledged being a steroid user. Both men were suspended and questioned about whether the drug was being used by Red Sox players. Remy and Cyr were fired in September.[7]

Other legal problems

On January 31, 2011, Remy was charged with driving with a suspended license.[3]

Assault and murder of Jennifer Martel

In 2006, Remy began dating Jennifer Martel. In September 2008, Martel gave birth to the couple's daughter. In 2009 Remy and Martel became engaged.[9]

On August 13, 2013, Remy got into an argument with Martel. The argument escalated and Remy pushed her into a bathroom mirror. Remy was arrested and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Martel obtained an emergency restraining order. On August 14, Remy was arraigned in Waltham District Court. He pled not guilty. The Middlesex County District Attorney's office recommended that he be released on his personal recognizance and he was released by the judge with a bail warning and a no-abuse order. Martel elected not to have the restraining order extended. According to Martel's mother, her daughter did not extend the restraining order at the request of Remy's mother.[2]

On August 15, Waltham police were called to Remy and Martel's home after multiple calls to 911 reported a stabbing.[9] Neighbors witnessed Remy assault Martel and one of them unsuccessfully attempted to pull him off her.[10] Detectives stated there was a long, protracted struggle in the home that went through the kitchen, stairway, living room and onto the patio, where Remy pinned Martel down and stabbed her multiple times.[9][11] According to the police report, Martel had stab wounds to her shoulder and neck. She was found without a shirt and a blue cloth covering her face. Their daughter was in the residence at the time of the attack and was not hurt.[9] Remy was arrested at the scene.[11]

On August 16, Remy was arraigned in Waltham District Court on charges of murder and assault. He pled not guilty and was ordered held without bail.[10] September 24, he was indicted by a grand jury on charges including murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and violating a restraining order.[12] On October 8 he pled not guilty and was ordered held without bail.[13]

On October 6 2013, Remy gave his first interview since his arrest to Boston Herald reporter Laurel J. Sweet. Remy denied that he murdered Martel and stated that he hoped his parents would receive custody of his daughter because they have greater financial means. Both Remy and Martel's parents have sought to gain custody of the girl.[14][15]

Remy's trial is scheduled to start on October 7, 2014.[16]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Bombardieri, Marcella (August 17, 2013). "Jared Remy's life: Few high points, years of trouble". The Boston Globe. Retrieved August 17, 2013. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 David Abel; Eric Moskowitz; Todd Feathers (August 16, 2013). "‘He went back and finished the job’". The Boston Globe. Retrieved August 18, 2013. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Timeline of Jared Remy's legal problems". The Boston Globe. August 17, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2013. 
  4. ↑ "Police: Construction worker still critical". The Dedham Transcript. July 26, 2004. Retrieved August 18, 2013. 
  5. ↑ "Remy's son facing charges for assault". Bangor Daily News. November 10, 2005. Retrieved August 18, 2013. 
  6. ↑ "The Other Side of RemDawg". The Boston Globe. April 19, 2009. Retrieved August 17, 2013. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "Sox fired two in steroids case". The Boston Globe. August 2, 2009. Retrieved 17 August 2013. 
  8. ↑ Jones, Gillian (February 2, 2005). "We are the champions!". North Adams Transcript. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 "Jerry Remy’s Son Charged With Killing Girlfriend In Waltham". CBS Boston. August 16, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2013. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Aditi Roy; Alexis Shaw (August 17, 2013). "Jennifer Martel's Family Speaks Out About Jared Remy: 'He Wanted Her for Himself,' Uncle Said". ABC News. Retrieved August 18, 2013. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Ngowi, Rodrique (August 16, 2013). "Son of Red Sox Broadcaster is Charged with Murder". Associated Press. Retrieved August 18, 2013. 
  12. ↑ Breen, Kathryn (September 25, 2013). "Jared Remy indicted in girlfriend’s murder". Boston Herald. Retrieved September 26, 2013. 
  13. ↑ Eric Moskowitz; Martin Finucane (October 8, 2013). "Jared Remy pleads not guilty in girlfriend’s slaying". The Boston Globe. Retrieved October 27, 2013. 
  14. ↑ Sweet, Laurel J. (October 7, 2013). "In wide-ranging jailhouse interview, Jared Remy denies killing mother of his child". Boston Herald. Retrieved October 27, 2013. 
  15. ↑ "Jared Remy maintains innocence in jailhouse interview". UPI. October 7, 2013. Retrieved October 27, 2013. 
  16. ↑ Johnson, Megan (October 29, 2013). "Date set for murder trial of Jared Remy". Metro. Retrieved November 19, 2013. 
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