Overview

• Rebecca Marodi, a 49-year-old Cal Fire captain, was found fatally stabbed at her home in Ramona, California, on February 17, 2025.
• Home surveillance footage captured Rebecca pleading for her life as her wife, Yolanda Marodi, allegedly pursued her with a knife and inflicted fatal stab wounds.
• Authorities believe the attack occurred after Rebecca informed Yolanda of her intention to end their two-year marriage, citing a text from Yolanda admitting to 'hurting' Rebecca during a fight.
• Yolanda Marodi, who previously served prison time for the fatal stabbing of her first husband in 2000, fled to Mexico shortly after the incident and remains at large.
• Law enforcement has issued an arrest warrant and is seeking public assistance in locating Yolanda, who is believed to be traveling in a silver Chevrolet Equinox with a small white dog.