Arrest of Yolanda Olejniczak for Murder in Mexicali

Yolanda Marodi, also known as Yolanda Olejniczak, was arrested in Mexicali, Mexico, after a month-long manhunt for allegedly killing her wife, Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi, in their Ramona, California home on February 17. The arrest followed a binational search effort and Marodi's subsequent extradition to the United States. Surveillance footage showed an argument between the couple, culminating in Rebecca pleading for her life moments before being stabbed. Yolanda had previously served over 13 years in prison for the voluntary manslaughter of her former husband, James Olejniczak, in 2000. The tragic incident has deeply affected the Cal Fire community, where Rebecca had served for over 30 years. Investigators continue to gather details about the motive and circumstances surrounding the murder.