Cal Fire Captain Who Battled Eaton Fire Killed by Someone She Likely Knew, Officials Say
Investigation Underway
A Cal Fire captain who helped fight the Eaton fire last month was slain and investigators say she likely knew her killer.
Details of the Incident
Rebecca Marodi, 49, was found Monday at a residence on Rancho Villa Road in Ramona, according to a San Diego Sheriff’s Office news release. Deputies responded around 8:58 p.m. to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon and found Marodi with multiple stab wounds.
Preliminary Investigation
Marodi was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. Homicide detectives are investigating the killing as a potential domestic violence incident and think Marodi knew her killer. The circumstances and motivation of the killing are unknown. Anyone with more information has been asked to contact the San Diego Sheriff’s Homicide Unit at 858-285-6330 or after hours at 858-868-3200.
Marodi started as a volunteer firefighter in 1993 in Moreno Valley and worked as a seasonal firefighter in Riverside and San Bernardino counties from 1994 to 2000, according to Cal Fire and the Riverside County Fire Department. Marodi was a fire apparatus engineer in 2007 and promoted to captain in 2022.
Commendation
Marodi was among the many firefighters who helped battle the deadly Eaton fire last month, according to an Instagram post.
Conclusion
The loss of Rebecca Marodi is a tragedy, and our thoughts are with her loved ones. The San Diego Sheriff’s Office will continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death to ensure justice is served.
FAQs
* Who was Rebecca Marodi?
A Cal Fire captain who fought the Eaton fire last month
* When was she found?
Monday at a residence on Rancho Villa Road in Ramona
* What were the circumstances of her death?
She was found with multiple stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene
* Is an investigation underway?
Yes, the San Diego Sheriff’s Office is investigating the killing as a potential domestic violence incident
* What is the motivation behind the killing?
The circumstances and motivation of the killing are unknown
