Topline: Court records show the woman’s murder of her wife earlier this month was not the first stabbing death of a spouse she has been involved in.
Published: March 1, 2025 7:00 am ET
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Yolanda Marodi, left, and Rebecca Marodi in a photo dated November 18, 2023. (via Facebook)
RAMONA, CA — A woman accused of allegedly stabbing her wife to death earlier this month was previously convicted of a similar crime.
Authorities announced on February 20 that 53-year-old Yolanda (Olenjniczak) Marodi is wanted for the stabbing death of 49-year-old Rebecca Marodi, who was the Fire Captain of the Riverside County Fire Department.
The San Diego Sheriff’s Office said the homicide occurred on the evening of February 17, 2025, in the 20200 block of Rancho Villa Road, in Ramona, California.
At approximately 8:58 p.m., a radio call went out regarding an assault with a deadly weapon at a residence in the area.
Upon arrival, deputies found Rebecca Marodi inside her home with multiple stab wounds. Marodi was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigators believed that the victim knew the perpetrator and were treating this case as a potential domestic violence incident, according to a news release.
On February 19, an autopsy concluded that the cause of death was “stab wounds or sharp force entries,” categorizing the manner of death as homicide.
Detectives identified Yolanda Marodi as the suspect “in a significant development,” officials announced in a Thursday news release.
Yolanda Marodi and Rebecca Marodi in a photo dated November 18, 2023. (via Facebook)
According to KGTV, Yolanda pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the death of her then-husband, James Olejniczak Jr., in October 2000. Yolanda served 13 years in prison.
Police said Yolanda’s whereabouts are still unknown as of Friday, February 28. She is described as 5’2″ tall, weighing 166 lbs, with brown hair.
The motivation and circumstances surrounding this homicide remain under investigation as detectives “work diligently to gather more information and establish a comprehensive understanding of the case.”
Authorities are asking anyone with information regarding Yolanda Olenjniczak’s whereabouts to contact the Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330 or after hours at (858) 868-3200. Additionally, anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
Have you seen 54-year-old Yolanda Marodi, also known as Yolanda Olejniczak? She is suspected of fatally stabbing her wife, 49-year-old Rebecca Marodi, at a home on Rancho Villa Road in Ramona on February 17.
Olejniczak stands approximately 5'2" tall, weighs 166 pounds and has… pic.twitter.com/Yx3haKbZBf
— San Diego Sheriff (@SDSheriff) February 22, 2025
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Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Yolanda Marodi, left, and Rebecca Marodi in a photo dated November 18, 2023. (via Facebook)
RAMONA, CA — A woman accused of allegedly stabbing her wife to death earlier this month was previously convicted of a similar crime.
Authorities announced on February 20 that 53-year-old Yolanda (Olenjniczak) Marodi is wanted for the stabbing death of 49-year-old Rebecca Marodi, who was the Fire Captain of the Riverside County Fire Department.
The San Diego Sheriff’s Office said the homicide occurred on the evening of February 17, 2025, in the 20200 block of Rancho Villa Road, in Ramona, California.
At approximately 8:58 p.m., a radio call went out regarding an assault with a deadly weapon at a residence in the area.
Upon arrival, deputies found Rebecca Marodi inside her home with multiple stab wounds. Marodi was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigators believed that the victim knew the perpetrator and were treating this case as a potential domestic violence incident, according to a news release.
On February 19, an autopsy concluded that the cause of death was “stab wounds or sharp force entries,” categorizing the manner of death as homicide.
Detectives identified Yolanda Marodi as the suspect “in a significant development,” officials announced in a Thursday news release.
Yolanda Marodi and Rebecca Marodi in a photo dated November 18, 2023. (via Facebook)
According to KGTV, Yolanda pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the death of her then-husband, James Olejniczak Jr., in October 2000. Yolanda served 13 years in prison.
Police said Yolanda’s whereabouts are still unknown as of Friday, February 28. She is described as 5’2″ tall, weighing 166 lbs, with brown hair.
The motivation and circumstances surrounding this homicide remain under investigation as detectives “work diligently to gather more information and establish a comprehensive understanding of the case.”
Authorities are asking anyone with information regarding Yolanda Olenjniczak’s whereabouts to contact the Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330 or after hours at (858) 868-3200. Additionally, anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
Have you seen 54-year-old Yolanda Marodi, also known as Yolanda Olejniczak? She is suspected of fatally stabbing her wife, 49-year-old Rebecca Marodi, at a home on Rancho Villa Road in Ramona on February 17.
Olejniczak stands approximately 5'2" tall, weighs 166 pounds and has… pic.twitter.com/Yx3haKbZBf
— San Diego Sheriff (@SDSheriff) February 22, 2025
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Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Yolanda Marodi, left, and Rebecca Marodi in a photo dated November 18, 2023. (via Facebook)
RAMONA, CA — A woman accused of allegedly stabbing her wife to death earlier this month was previously convicted of a similar crime.
Authorities announced on February 20 that 53-year-old Yolanda (Olenjniczak) Marodi is wanted for the stabbing death of 49-year-old Rebecca Marodi, who was the Fire Captain of the Riverside County Fire Department.
The San Diego Sheriff’s Office said the homicide occurred on the evening of February 17, 2025, in the 20200 block of Rancho Villa Road, in Ramona, California.
At approximately 8:58 p.m., a radio call went out regarding an assault with a deadly weapon at a residence in the area.
Upon arrival, deputies found Rebecca Marodi inside her home with multiple stab wounds. Marodi was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigators believed that the victim knew the perpetrator and were treating this case as a potential domestic violence incident, according to a news release.
On February 19, an autopsy concluded that the cause of death was “stab wounds or sharp force entries,” categorizing the manner of death as homicide.
Detectives identified Yolanda Marodi as the suspect “in a significant development,” officials announced in a Thursday news release.
Yolanda Marodi and Rebecca Marodi in a photo dated November 18, 2023. (via Facebook)
According to KGTV, Yolanda pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the death of her then-husband, James Olejniczak Jr., in October 2000. Yolanda served 13 years in prison.
Police said Yolanda’s whereabouts are still unknown as of Friday, February 28. She is described as 5’2″ tall, weighing 166 lbs, with brown hair.
The motivation and circumstances surrounding this homicide remain under investigation as detectives “work diligently to gather more information and establish a comprehensive understanding of the case.”
Authorities are asking anyone with information regarding Yolanda Olenjniczak’s whereabouts to contact the Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330 or after hours at (858) 868-3200. Additionally, anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
Have you seen 54-year-old Yolanda Marodi, also known as Yolanda Olejniczak? She is suspected of fatally stabbing her wife, 49-year-old Rebecca Marodi, at a home on Rancho Villa Road in Ramona on February 17.
Olejniczak stands approximately 5'2" tall, weighs 166 pounds and has… pic.twitter.com/Yx3haKbZBf
— San Diego Sheriff (@SDSheriff) February 22, 2025
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Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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