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New details reveal the that the woman accused of murdering her fire captain wife in Southern California had killed a previous spouse two decades before.
Authorities are still searching for Yolanda Marodi, 54, who was named as a suspect in the alleged murder of Rebecca “Becky” Marodi, 49, a Cal Fire captain who was found stabbed to death inside her home on Feb. 17.
An arrest warrant, obtained by KABC, details that Rebecca told Yolanda she was leaving her and ending their marriage nearly a week before she was murdered.
The deadly confrontation was caught on home surveillance video, the outlet reported.
Authorities are searching for 53-year-old Yolanda Marodi, who they saw is suspected in the brutal murder of her fire captain wife. (San Diego Sheriff’s Office/Beck Marodi Facebook)
The San Diego Sheriff’s Office believes Yolanda Marodi is driving a silver 2013 Chevrolet Equinox with California license plate “8BQJ420.” Officials said she is also believed to be traveling with a small white dog.
Deputies said that Yolanda stands approximately 5’2″ tall, weighs 166 pounds and has brown eyes and brown hair. She is described as having tattoos on both her upper right and left arms.
She is also believed to have fled to Mexico as the Department of Homeland Security reported seeing the same car spotted hours later as it crossed the border.
“At this time, Olejniczak’s whereabouts are not known. Out of an abundance of caution, the Sheriff’s Office has alerted authorities on both sides of the border about this suspect,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.
Rebecca Marodi served more than 30 years with Cal Fire, mainly in Riverside County, starting as a volunteer in Moreno Valley. Most recently, officials confirmed she helped battle the Eaton Fire.
CAL Fire Riverside acknowledged Rebecca Marodi’s death and said her passing is a “profound loss.”
“Her legacy of mentorship, service, and dedication will be felt for years to come. Her passing is a profound loss to her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of working alongside her,” the department wrote in a previous statement on their Facebook page.
Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to stepheny.price@fox.com