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Suspect Identified in Stabbing Death of Cal Fire Captain
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office has identified a suspect in the tragic stabbing death of a Cal Fire captain in Southern California and is seeking assistance from the public for her whereabouts.
Authorities named 53-year-old Yolanda Marodi, also known as Yolanda Olejniczak, as the key suspect. Her current location remains unknown.
Marodi is described as standing 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing approximately 166 pounds, with brown hair.
She stands accused in the homicide of Rebecca Marodi, a Cal Fire captain tragically found fatally injured in her residence in the Ramona area of San Diego County on Monday.
Sheriff’s officials are investigating the incident as potentially stemming from domestic violence, suggesting a chance that the victim and suspect were acquainted.
A poster in Spanish detailing a description of a suspect vehicle was also released, as investigators believe Olejniczak may travel to Mexico.
Investigators have indicated that Olejniczak could be operating a 2013 silver Chevy Equinox, bearing the license plate number 8BQJ420.
The sheriff’s office stated it is working to clarify the motivations behind this homicide. Although they do not currently deem Olejniczak to be armed or dangerous, they advise the public to avoid direct confrontation and to contact law enforcement if she is spotted.
Community Support for the Victim’s Family
Rebecca Marodi and Yolanda Olejniczak were married for a little over two years, as per information shared by Rebecca’s family.
Court documentation reveals that Olejniczak was previously convicted of voluntary manslaughter, sentenced to 11 years in prison in 2004 after pleading guilty to charges related to a case in San Bernardino; the specifics regarding her release remain unclear.
In the wake of this tragedy, fellow firefighters and community members are stepping up to support Rebecca’s family. The Cal Fire Firefighters San Diego Benevolent Corporation is actively involved in these efforts.
“We are the only official 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization backing the family during this challenging time. We’ve received the family’s permission to raise funds on their behalf,” stated John Clark, the chief operations officer of the benevolent organization.
Clark emphasized that in times of crisis, the support from such organizations is vital. “The department’s capacity to assist families after a tragedy is limited; while they manage certain funeral expenses, there are numerous costs that a public agency simply cannot cover,” he explained.
To contribute to the Marodi family, donations can be made through a fundraiser link.
This report includes contributions from local media sources.
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