Family of murdered inmate sues San Diego County Sheriff's Office
Brandon Yates was arrested for burglary. According to a new lawsuit, he was sexually assaulted and murdered by his cellmate.
Family of man killed by cellmate at San Diego Central Jail files lawsuit
The lawsuit also states Yates' alleged killer, Alvin Ruis, was known to be violent and sheriff's department policies dictated he should not have been housed with anyone else. Ruis has since been charged with Yates' murder and awaits trial.
Cal Fire captain found stabbed to death inside of her San Diego County home
Rebecca Marodi, a Cal Fire captain stationed in Riverside County, was found stabbed to death inside of her own home in Ramona on Monday evening, authorities said.
Family of Brandon Yates details complaint with the San Diego Sheriff's Office and the San Diego Central Jail
A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the family of Brandon Yates who was killed by his cellmate in the San Diego Central Jail on January 16, 2025
Family sues after man allegedly tortured, murdered by cellmate at SD County Jail
Brandon Yates, who suffered from mental health and substance abuse issues, was dead within a day of being arrested for sleeping in the backyard of a residence.
Family blames San Diego County jail for son’s death by torture
Brandon Yates' family says deputies ignored his pleas for help while he was tortured to death by his cellmate last year.
Facing new litigation over deaths, county OKs $26.5M for upgrades to downtown jail
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After Filing Suit Against County, Father of Dead Man Says Local Jailers Fail to ‘Value Human Life’
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Woman accused of murdering fire captain wife has a history of killing spouses with sharp objects
A California woman suspected in the alleged murder of a fire captain has a history of killing her spouses — she was convicted ...
San Diego County Sheriff’s Office seeks public input on off-road enforcement grant
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office is inviting the public to provide feedback on a preliminary vehicle grant application ...
Arrest warrant issued for slain Cal Fire captain's wife as search for killer continues
San Diego County investigators say that Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi told her wife that she was ending their marriage just days before she was found stabbed to death inside of her home in Ramona.
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San Diego County Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help with Any Information on Homicide at Kunkel Park in Lemon Grove
The Sheriff's Homicide Unit was notified and has taken over the investigation. At this time, the motivation and circumstances surrounding the homicide remain unclear. Investigators are actively ...
Search underway for lead suspect in fire captain's murder, San Diego Sheriff's say
San Diego Sheriff's Office identifies Yolanda Olejniczak as a suspect in the murder of Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi. They've ...