Son of Red Sox Broadcaster Charged with Murder

UPDATE, 1:45 p.m: Assistant District Attorney Lisa McGovern, during the arraignment, said Remy has prior criminal convictions dating back to 2004 - 2005. 

UPDATE, 12:22 p.m.: A Waltham District Court judge ordered Jared Remy held without bail during his arraignment hearing today. He is scheduled to return to court on Sept. 12.

Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf, according to the Boston Globe

Remy's attorney, Peter Bella, did not oppose the no bail request and told the Boston Globe he had spoken to the Remy family. 

During the hearing, Assistant District Attorney Lisa McGovern described a the brutal attack that resulted in Remy's arrest. At around 9 p.m. on Thursday, police received 911 calls reporting that a domestic argument had escalated to a "conflict.," McGovern said. Eyewitness reports indicated Remy repeatedly stabbed Martel with a knife during a "long, protracted," attack that left blood spatter throughout the home, according to McGovern. A neighbor attempted to pull Remy off of Martel but was not successful, McGovern said. Remy apparent swung his knife at the neighbor. 

While an autopsy has yet to be done, McGovern said Martel suffered stab wounds to the her neck, legs, body and hands. Remy was covered in Martel's blood when police arrived, McGovern said. According to the Boston Globe, Remy surrendered with his hands over his head when officers arrived. 

A search of the home later revealed "significant" forensic evidence, McGovern said. 



UPDATE, 9:23 a.m.: Jared Remy was arrested on Tuesday this week and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Ryan said he was released on Wednesday on personal recognizance and given a "no abuse" order. 

"The bail  recommendation on Wednesday was made based on a totality of the circumstances," Ryan said. Authorities based that decision on conversations with Martel and their investigation.

Ryan said there was no active restraining order on Wednesday. 

Responding to questions on the decision, Ryan said they were focused on the current investigation. 

Remy was arrested at the scene and taken to a hospital for minor injuries, Ryan said. 

His address was listed on the arrest as 1203 Stearns Hill Road, the scene of the murder. 
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UPDATE, 9:02 a.m.: The son of Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy has been arrested for allegedly killing his girlfriend, according to Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan.

Jared Remy, 34, was arrested and charged with murder, assault and battery in a domestic situation and assault with a dangerous weapon, according to Ryan. He will be arraigned at Waltham District Court on Friday morning. 

The victim is identified as Jennifer Martel, according to Ryan. 

Police responded to the apartment on Thursday after multiple 911 calls. When they arrived, they found Martel outside the apartment, suffering from multiple stab wounds. A struggle had taken place inside and outside of the apartment, Ryan said. 

Martel's child was at the apartment complex during the incident, Ryan said. The Department of Children and Families have taken custody of the child, Ryan said. 
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Update: 7:15 a.m.: The Middlesex DA's office will hold a media briefing about a "fatal stabbing" investigation at 8:30 a.m.
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Update, 6:58 a.m.: A media briefing is scheduled for 7 a.m.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE, 5 a.m.: Waltham Police are investigating a stabbing at the Windsor Village apartment complex on Stearns Hill Road, according to multiple media reports.

Late Thursday night, Waltham Police told Waltham Patch they were investigating an incident at the complex, but would not issue further details.

Fox 25 is reporting a body has been removed from the scene.

Waltham Patch will bring you more information as it becomes available.