California Fire Captain Fatally Stabbed by Wife, Suspect Fled to Mexico

Rebecca Marodi, a 30-year Cal Fire veteran, was killed in a domestic dispute caught on home surveillance, with authorities now searching for her wife, Yolanda Marodi.

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.