Manhunt Underway for Wife Suspected in Cal Fire Captain's Stabbing Death

Rebecca Marodi, a veteran firefighter, was fatally stabbed in her home; her wife, previously convicted of killing her first husband, is the primary suspect and remains at large.

Rebecca Marodi, a 49-year-old Cal Fire captain with over 30 years of service, was found stabbed to death in her Ramona, California home on February 17, 2025.
Authorities have identified her wife, Yolanda Marodi, also known as Yolanda Olejniczak, as the primary suspect in the case and are treating it as a potential domestic violence incident.
Yolanda Marodi, 53, previously served over 13 years in prison after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter for fatally stabbing her first husband in 2000.
Rebecca Marodi was a respected firefighter who recently helped battle the Eaton Fire and was planning to retire later this year; her death has been described as a profound loss by colleagues and loved ones.
Yolanda Marodi's current whereabouts are unknown, and authorities are actively searching for her, with tips being sought from the public and potential leads suggesting she may have fled to Mexico.