Man Charged With Killing Weymouth Woman May Seek Mental Examination

Martin E. Jiminez, who was charged with killing his former girlfriend, Melissa Hardy of Weymouth last week may seek mental examination.

Michael Doolin, Jiminez’s attorney, requested that his client undergo a mental health examination at Bridgewater State Hospital, according to Boston.com 

Hardy, age 33, was living with her family in Weymouth after breaking up with Jiminez.  Last week, her body was found inside her former boyfriend’s room, located in a South Boston home for recovering substance abusers, according to Boston.com.

Officers observed “obvious trauma to the body,” according to the court report. 

Hardy had left Jiminez to live with her family in Weymouth about two weeks ago after he allegedly punched her in the face, according to Boston.com

At the time of his arrest, Jiminez was driving Hardy’s father’s car and was stopped for operating under the influence of drugs, the Globe reported.

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