A Cal Fire captain, Rebecca Marodi, 49, was found stabbed to death inside her Ramona, California home on Monday night, and authorities are actively searching for the suspect.
- Location: 20200 block of Rancho Villa Road, Ramona, CA
- Date & Time: Monday, 9 p.m.
Investigation Underway – Possible Domestic Violence Case
- Deputies responded to a report of an assault and found Marodi suffering from multiple stab wounds.
- Life-saving measures were attempted, but she was declared dead at the scene.
- The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office (SDSO) has not yet identified a suspect or motive but believes Marodi knew her attacker.
- Authorities are investigating this case as a potential domestic violence incident.
Honoring a Dedicated Firefighting Veteran
Marodi served as a firefighter for 30 years, beginning her career as a volunteer firefighter in 1993 in Moreno Valley.
She rose through the ranks:
- Fire Fighter I (1994-2000) – San Bernardino & Riverside
- Fire Fighter II (2000)
- Fire Apparatus Engineer (2007)
- Fire Captain (2022) – French Valley Station 83
“Beyond her operational assignments, Captain Marodi was deeply involved in Peer Support and Hazmat, always prioritizing the well-being of her colleagues,” Cal Fire stated. “Her legacy of mentorship, service, and dedication will be felt for years to come.”
Call for Public Assistance
- Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
- Contact SDSO Homicide Detectives at (858) 285-6330.
