CA - Rebecca “Becky” Marodi, 49,Fire captain found stabbed to death inside of her home, San Diego County home, Feb 17, 2025 *Arrest*

[whitelilac]

As a side note to that possibility. Mexico requires (or used to require) visas for all US citizens going deeper than 50 miles or so into Mexico.

The need for a visa was sporadically enforced by Mexican military checkpoints. Sometimes enforcement could be active (never had that), other times, the checkpoints were not manned and still other times, Mexican soldiers checked our foreign IDs, but did not truly insist on the visa.

All that side, going much further into Baja California than the tourist hot spot of Ensenada carries the risk of running into a Mexican military checkpoint. This is especially so after Mexico agreed- or was it "agreed"? to send 10,000 soldiers to border areas to prevent illegal immigration and drug smuggling.

It's been a long time, but the one time I went to Tijuana for the day, I didn't have to show anything.
These days though, entirely different I guess, one would take a chance, even if telling the border you're a tourist just going for the day to shop and sightsee.
And yes, driving around can be iffy with the random checkpoints everywhere.
I can't remember, but did Kobayashi show papers when she crossed ? And Cole and Aung with little Seraya? The latter were caught after a month in any case...also fugitives.

This woman needs to be found, wherever she is....could be holed up in the Mojave desert for all we know. A lot of iffy characters hiding out there too.

 

[Marysmith]

Oh gosh this is so sad.

 

[DustysMom]

Locals have heard the police dispatcher mention that she is believed to have fled in a 2013 Chevy equinox. She had a small dog with her. Yolanda's daughter reposted a tribute to Becky on her Facebook, but has since deleted it.

Her previous conviction was of 11 years and served less than two years. She was charged under California PC 192 (A), that is described as voluntary manslaughter during a sudden quarrel in the heat of passion

Served less than 2 years in prison for killing someone. Will someone please explain this to me?

 

[KooshBall]

Maybe I missed this info, what made LE go to the house to begin with? Was the victim able to call for help before she passed or did neighbors hear a fight?

 

[Urmoms]

Anyone see a specific explanation as to how she ended up serving only 2 years of her 11-year sentence?

Served less than 2 years in prison for killing someone. Will someone please explain this to me?

This detail has been updated:The suspect served a sentence of 13 years and eight months in prison, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The use of drugs and alcohol accounted for the additional time, the department said. But she had a 2 year time served added to her sentence so think thats where the 2 years came into it

 

[MinnyPin]

This is so, so sad.

 

[whitelilac]

Becky's ex-wife speaks, and points to a possible motive.

"The victim's ex-wife, Lilia Phleger, said the couple had what she described as a "toxic relationship," with Yolanda Marodi showing signs of jealousy during their relationship.

"It was a typical toxic relationship," Phleger said. "Yolanda was very jealous. My understanding is she was very jealous and did not want to have Becky maintain the friendships she had for years with other women."

The video also indicates that Yolanda may indeed have fled to Mexico, and authorities in Baja are on alert.

Wife named suspect in killing of Cal Fire captain and remains at large, sheriff says

A suspect in the fatal stabbing of a Cal Fire captain in San Diego County was identified by sheriff's officials Thursday, who said the suspected killer remains at large.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[charminglane]

Thank you, Captain Marodi for your firefighting efforts in Altadena!
God bless you.

 

[mickey2942]

This is so, so sad.

It is sad. It sounds like this wasn't a great relationship either. And, while I believe in giving people 2nd chances, it is definitely something to be wary with, when someone has a history of violence in their background.

 

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[Sillybilly]

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Thank you all for being here for Becky, and may justice come swiftly if not sooner.

Sillybilly

 

[Urmoms]

Rebecca Marodi murder: Arrest warrant reveals grisly details in stabbing of Cal Fire captain | abc7.com

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abc7.com

 

[itsdev]

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abc7.com

This makes me sick to my stomach. What a disgusting person Yolanda is. I do hope the way she has treated others comes back to treat her soon.

IMO MOO

 

[Dotta]

Haunting final words of murdered fire chief

California police have shared harrowing new details about Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi's final moments in a damning arrest warrant for her wife.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[SisterTrue]

'Mystery as California fire captain is found stabbed to death in her home.

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Police are searching for a killer
who stabbed a beloved California fire captain to death,
just weeks after she battled the devastating Eaton Fire.

Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi, 49,
was found with multiple stab wounds inside her Ramona home
around 8:58 p.m. PT on Monday."

California fire captain is found stabbed to death in her home

Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi (pictured), 49, was found with multiple stab wounds inside her home on Monday.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Thank you, Dotta. This Daily Mail article you linked to has many current photos of the subject from different angles. Very helpful.

 

[Dotta]

"Wife of slain California fire captain
believed to have fled to Mexico
as police issue arrest warrant for murder."

Update in hunt for wife suspected of killing California fire captain

Rebecca Marodi, 49, was found dead from multiple stab wounds to her neck, chest and abdomen last week inside the Ramona home she shared with her wife and her mother.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Chimera]

If the suspect has cut/dyed her hair, and sans the fake eyelashes, she may be more difficult to spot ?
Of course the tats are probably going to give her away.
She(Yolanda) didn't serve long enough for that first murder, stabbing is so up close and brutal, imo.
Hoping she's apprehended soon !
Omo.

 

[Incredholt]

A little over a month after Cal Fire Capt. Rebecca "Becky" Marodi was fatally stabbed inside her Ramona home, her accused killer was arrested in Mexico, law enforcement officials in that country confirmed to NBC 7 on Saturday.

Cal Fire captain's wife, suspected killer, in US custody after extradition

Rebecca “Becky” Marodi was fatally stabbed inside the couple’s Ramona home last month.

www.nbcsandiego.com

 

[borndem]

Welcome to Websleuths,
Urmoms !!​

 

[Chimera]

A little over a month after Cal Fire Capt. Rebecca "Becky" Marodi was fatally stabbed inside her Ramona home, her accused killer was arrested in Mexico, law enforcement officials in that country confirmed to NBC 7 on Saturday.

Cal Fire captain's wife, suspected killer, in US custody after extradition

Rebecca “Becky” Marodi was fatally stabbed inside the couple’s Ramona home last month.

www.nbcsandiego.com

Great news !
Let justice be swift and harsh.

Rest in gentle peace, Becky Marodi.
My utmost condolences to her loved ones.