Wife of Slain Cal Fire Captain Arrested in Mexico After Month-Long Manhunt

Yolanda Marodi, accused of fatally stabbing her wife Rebecca Marodi, is now in U.S. custody and faces murder charges as investigators probe the case's circumstances and motives.

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.