BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man accused of killing a Bakersfield mother in what police are a calling a brutal case of domestic violence made his first appearance in court Wednesday.The courtroom was packed with people who were there to see Victor Farias answer to charges of first-degree murder, two counts of child cruelty and violating a court order to prevent domestic violence.
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Farias is accused of fatally stabbing Yolanda Rojo, the mother of two young girls. A criminal protective order was placed on Rojo’s children, meaning Farias cannot contact them in any way.
“I would do anything in the world to have her back. I guess that’s how much love I have. I would trade our spots if I could. I would do anything,” said Anabel Lupercio, Rojo’s sister.
Bakersfield police said officers were called to the Shadow Ridge Apartments in east Bakersfield late at night March 25, where they found Rojo…