Update: Friday Morning: Cal Fire Announces the Tragic Passing of Fire Captain, Rebecca Marodi
Update: Homicide - Ramona (Suspect's Name Corrected)
February 21, 2025 – San Diego County Sheriff's Office officials report that on continues to investigate the tragic homicide 
that occurred on the evening of February 17, 2025, in the 20200 block of Rancho Villa Road, Ramona. Responding to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon, deputies discovered 49-year-old Rebecca Marodi suffering from multiple stab wounds. Despite life-saving efforts by deputies and Cal Fire paramedics, Marodi was pronounced dead at the scene.
On February 19, 2025, the Medical Examiner's Office conducted the autopsy and concluded that the cause of death was stab wounds or sharp force entries, categorizing the manner of death as homicide.
In a significant development, Sheriff's Homicide detectives have identified a suspect in this case. The suspect is Yolanda Marodi, also known as Yolanda Olejniczak (pictured). Olejniczak is described as 5'2" tall, weighing 166 lbs., with brown hair, and is 53 years old.
Olejniczak's current location is unknown. 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.
We appeal to anyone with information regarding Yolanda Olejniczak'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.
The San Diego Sheriff's Office is committed to utilizing all available resources to thoroughly investigate this case and to seek justice for the Marodi family.
Source & photo: San Diego County Sheriff's Office
Photo credit: Riverside County Fire Dept.