A Cal Fire captain was found stabbed to death inside of her San Diego County home on Monday and authorities are still searching for the suspect.
Deputies were dispatched to the 20200 block of Rancho Villa Road in Ramona at around 9 p.m. on Monday after learning of an assault that happened in the area, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
Rebecca Marodi, the Cal Fire captain who was found stabbed to death inside of her San Diego County home on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.
According to Cal Fire officials, Marodi began her firefighting career in 193 as a volunteer firefighter in Moreno Valley.
In 2007, she was promoted to a Fire Apparatus Engineer and to Captain in 2022.
"Beyond her operational assignments, Captain Marodi was deeply involved in Peer Support and Hazmat, always prioritizing the well-being of her colleagues," the Cal Fire statement said.
Her passing is a profound loss to her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of working alongside her.". »
