# Woman admits stabbing wife, had previously killed husband

A California woman has admitted to stabbing her wife, and authorities say she had also killed her husband in the past. The confession reveals a pattern of lethal violence across two relationships, raising questions about how the earlier case was handled. The case highlights gaps in tracking repeat offenders.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/07/yolanda-olejniczak-marodi-wife-husband-murder) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:36:38 GMT