Overview

• Yolanda Marodi, 53, was arrested on March 22, 2025, near a Mexicali hotel and handed over to U.S. Marshals at the border for prosecution on murder charges.
• Rebecca Marodi, a 30-year Cal Fire veteran and captain since 2022, was fatally stabbed on February 17, 2025, at the couple's home in Ramona, California.
• Home security footage captured Rebecca pleading for her life during the attack, with Yolanda responding, 'You should have thought about that before.'
• Yolanda fled to Mexico in her silver Chevrolet Equinox SUV the night of the murder, sparking a coordinated international manhunt.
• Investigators are examining Rebecca's intent to leave the marriage as a potential motive and continue gathering evidence in the case.