When was Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi found dead?

Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi was found dead in her San Diego home on February 17, 2025.

What evidence was revealed in court regarding Yolanda Marodi's trial?

Surveillance footage showed the victim, Becky Marodi, pleading for her life, and Yolanda Marodi has a prior conviction for voluntary manslaughter.

What is the current legal status of Yolanda Marodi?

Yolanda Marodi has been ordered to stand trial for the murder of her wife and has pleaded not guilty.

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Fire Captain Murdered: Wife Faces Trial

11 Feb

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Summary

Wife ordered to trial for murder of fire captain wife.
Victim found with 23 stab wounds; wife fled to Mexico.
Court hears victim's plea: 'I don't want to die.'

A California court has ordered Yolanda Marodi, 54, to stand trial for the murder of her wife, Cal Fire Captain Rebecca 'Becky' Marodi, 49. Becky was discovered with 23 stab wounds in their San Diego residence on February 17, 2025.

Surveillance footage captured Becky's final moments, where she pleaded with Yolanda, saying, 'I don't want to die,' and asked her to call 911. Yolanda responded dismissively before fleeing the scene and escaping to Mexico.

Lorena Marodi, Becky's mother, discovered her daughter's body and alerted authorities. Court records suggest Becky intended to leave the marriage. Yolanda previously served time for voluntary manslaughter in the 2000 death of her husband.