Kern County Jury Sentences Victor Farias to 25 Years to Life for Murder of His Children’s Mother
KERN COUNTY, CA — “This morning, Victor Farias was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison, plus one year for the murder of his children’s mother.
Last month, in a case prosecuted by Deputy DA Leanne Wilder, a Kern County Jury found Farias guilty of first-degree murder, child abuse, and resisting arrest. The jury also found true that Farias was armed with a knife at the time of the murder.
The conviction stems from an incident that occurred on March 25, 2026, just before 10:00p.m., when Bakersfield Police officers were dispatched to a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, officers located Yolanda Rojo on the floor, with a slight pulse, covered in blood, and suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was rushed to Kern Medical where she was pronounced deceased.
Farias and the victim shared two children together, ages six and four, who witnessed the murder. The six-year-old child attempted to help her mother by calling the cops, but Farias took the phone away. Although being chased by Farias, the child was able to run out of the house to tell a neighbor.
Farias ultimately fled the area. After an extensive search, Farias was located in Tehachapi on March 26, 2026, where he resisted arrest.
Through an autopsy, it was discovered that the victim suffered 69 sharp force injuries on her head, neck, and back along with 23 stab wounds and numerous defensive wounds on her hands and arms.
Today, Yolanda and her children obtained the justice they deserved.”
