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Yolanda Marodi murder case and sentencing

Overview

In August 2026, Yolanda Marodi pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the February 2025 killing of her wife, Rebecca Marodi, a veteran Cal Fire captain. The attack occurred at the couple’s home in Ramona, California, where security footage showed Yolanda Marodi pursuing Rebecca with a knife. Following the incident, Yolanda Marodi fled to Mexico and was eventually arrested in Mexicali.

As part of a plea agreement with the victim’s family, the charge was reduced from first-degree murder. During the proceedings, it was noted that Marodi had a prior conviction for the voluntary manslaughter of her husband in 2000.

In September 2026, Marodi was sentenced to 36 years to life in prison. Prosecutors noted that the couple’s marriage had been deteriorating and that Rebecca had expressed intentions to end the relationship prior to the attack.

Entities

Yolanda Marodi · Rebecca Marodi · California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection · Cal Fire · San Diego County District Attorney’s Office

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Yolanda Marodi sentenced to 36 years to life for murdering wife

    Yolanda Marodi has been sentenced to 36 years to life for the February 2025 murder of her wife, California fire captain Rebecca Marodi, in Ramona.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Yolanda Marodi pleads guilty to murdering Cal Fire captain wife

    Yolanda Marodi pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder of her wife, Cal Fire captain Rebecca Marodi. Marodi, who previously killed a husband in 2000, faces 36 years to life in prison.

Sources

laopinion.com · nbcnews.com · usmagazine.com