An arrest warrant has been issued for Yolanda Marodi, also known as Yolanda Olejniczak, in connection with the murder of her wife, Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi, who was found stabbed to death in their home in Ramona, California, on February 17. Investigators described the circumstances surrounding the incident as chilling, revealing that the victim had begged for her life moments before the fatal attack, according to ABC News.

On the day of the stabbing, security footage captured Rebecca Marodi, 49, frantically running from Yolanda, who was armed and reportedly confronted her with a knife. In disturbing audio from the video, Rebecca can be heard pleading for her life, screaming, “Yolanda! Please! I don’t want to die!” to which Yolanda retorted, “You should have thought about that before,” as she appeared to chase Rebecca across the patio. The incident unfolded following a prior announcement by Rebecca that she was ending their marriage, as documented by both Los Angeles Times and SFGate.

According to a warrant filed in San Diego County Superior Court, an associate revealed that on the day following the murder, Yolanda sent a text stating, “Becky came home and told me she was leaving me... We had a big fight and I hurt her... I’m sorry.” This message further indicated a history of domestic unrest between the couple, married for just over two years.

First responders pronounced Rebecca dead at the scene, having suffered multiple stab wounds to her neck, chest, and abdomen. Authorities have classified Yolanda, 53, as a suspect in the crime, noting her intriguing past where she previously served an 11-year prison sentence for manslaughter following the fatal stabbing of her first husband in 2000.

Yolanda is currently on the run and was last seen in a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox, which was tracked entering Mexico shortly after the incident. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office has alerted authorities across the border as they search for her. Any individuals with information are encouraged to reach out to the Sheriff's Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330.