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Woman previously jailed for husband's death pleads guilty to killing wife
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· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the case are available from the source, FOX 11 Los Angeles.
A woman with a prior conviction has pleaded guilty to a new crime. Yolanda Marodi admitted to killing her wife in San Diego County. Her wife, a Cal Fire captain, was the victim of the crime.
Yolanda Marodi had previously been jailed for the death of her first husband, convicted of manslaughter. Further details about the case are available from the source, FOX 11 Los Angeles . The guilty plea is the latest development in a case involving a woman with a history of violent crime.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 6, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A woman with a prior conviction has pleaded guilty to a new crime. Yolanda Marodi admitted to killing her wife in San Diego County. Her wife, a Cal Fire captain, was the victim of the crime. Yolanda…
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