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NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)September 2, 2026Hillsborough

Yolanda Marodi sentenced to 36 years to life for murder of fire captain wife

Yolanda Marodi was sentenced to 36 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to the second-degree murder of her wife, Rebecca Marodi, a fire captain. The sentencing follows an incident in February where the victim was fatally stabbed at their home in Ramona, after which Yolanda Marodi fled to Mexico before being extradited.

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Why It Matters

This case highlights the legal consequences of domestic violence and the judicial process for homicide cases involving prior criminal records in San Diego County.

Key Facts

  • Yolanda Marodi was sentenced to 36 years to life in prison.
  • The defendant pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on August 4.
  • The victim, Rebecca Marodi, was a fire captain.
  • The crime occurred in February at the couple's home in Ramona.
  • The victim was stabbed nearly two dozen times.
  • Yolanda Marodi fled to Mexico after the crime and was later extradited.
  • The defendant had a prior conviction for involuntary manslaughter.
  • The San Diego County District Attorney's Office prosecuted the case.

Who's Mentioned

personSummer Stephan“San Diego County District Attorney.”locationRamona“Location of the crime.”other911“Emergency service called by the victim's mother.”personRebecca Marodi“Victim and fire captain.”locationSan Diego County“Jurisdiction where the crime was prosecuted.”personYolanda Marodi“Defendant convicted of second-degree murder.”