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Yolanda Marodi Sentenced to 36 Years to Life for Murder of Cal Fire Captain Wife

Yolanda Marodi, 54, was sentenced to 36 years to life in state prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the death of her wife, Cal Fire Capt. Rebecca Marodi.

4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 2, 2026, 4:22 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Sep 2, 2026, 8:30 a.m. ETWritten Sep 2, 2026, 7:46 p.m. ET
Yolanda Marodi, 54, was to on Sept. 2, 2026, after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the slaying of her wife, Cal Fire Capt. Rebecca Marodi, according to the and reports from NBC San Diego and KESQ. Marodi pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the killing at their Ramona home on Feb. 17, 2025, KESQ reported. NBC San Diego reported that the government claimed Marodi fatally stabbed Rebecca Marodi at the home on that date. The San Diego County Sheriff's Department investigated the case. The cause of death and other details have not been fully detailed in these reports.

Earlier reports

  1. Sep 2, 2026, 7:41 p.m. ET

    Yolanda Marodi Sentenced to 36 Years to Life for Murder of Cal Fire Captain Wife

    Yolanda Marodi, 54, was sentenced to 36 years to life in state prison for the murder of her wife, Cal Fire Capt. Rebecca Marodi, according to the San Diego County District Attorney's Office and reports from NBC San Diego and KESQ.

    Marodi pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the slaying of Rebecca Marodi at their Ramona home on Feb. 17, 2025, KESQ reported. NBC San Diego reported that the government claimed Marodi fatally stabbed her wife at the home on the same date.

    The San Diego County Sheriff's Department investigated the case. The sentencing was reported by both outlets.

  2. Sep 2, 2026, 7:36 p.m. ET

    Yolanda Marodi Sentenced to 36 Years to Life for Murder of Cal Fire Captain Wife

    Yolanda Marodi, 54, was sentenced to 36 years to life in state prison for the murder of her wife, Cal Fire Capt. Rebecca Marodi, according to the San Diego County District Attorney's Office and reports from NBC San Diego and KESQ.

    Marodi pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the slaying, which occurred at their Ramona home on Feb. 17, 2025, KESQ reported. NBC San Diego reported that the government claimed Marodi fatally stabbed her wife. The San Diego County Sheriff's Department investigated the case.

    The sentence was handed down in a proceeding reported by both outlets.

  3. Sep 2, 2026, 4:22 p.m. ETFirst report

    Woman Sentenced to 36 Years to Life for Murder of Cal Fire Captain

    Yolanda Marodi, 54, was sentenced to 36 years to life in state prison for the murder of her wife, Cal Fire Capt. Rebecca Marodi, according to the San Diego County District Attorney's Office. The sentencing was reported by NBC San Diego.

    The government alleged that Marodi fatally stabbed Rebecca Marodi at their Ramona home on Feb. 17, 2025. The San Diego County Sheriff's Department investigated the case.

    The charges included second-degree murder. The sentencing was reported by NBC San Diego.

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