Update: Friday Morning: Cal Fire Announces the Tragic Passing of Fire Captain, Rebecca Marodi

Homicide in Ramona 

February 20, 2025 – San Diego County Sheriff's Office officials report that they are investigating a homicide that occurred on the evening of February 17, 2025, in the 20200 block of Rancho Villa Rd. At approximately 8:58 p.m., deputies from the Ramona Substation responded to a radio call regarding an assault with a deadly weapon at a residence in the area.

Upon arrival, deputies found 49-year-old Rebecca Marodi inside her home with multiple stab wounds. Life-saving measures were administered by the deputies until Cal Fire paramedics arrived. Despite their efforts, Marodi succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Sheriff's Homicide Unit has assumed responsibility for the investigation. Homicide detectives are actively working to contact persons of interest, identify a suspect, and locate and apprehend them as quickly as possible. Investigators suspect that the victim knew the perpetrator and are treating this case as a potential domestic violence incident. Currently, the motivation and circumstances surrounding the homicide remain unclear, and detectives are diligently gathering more information to establish the facts of the case.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330 or after hours at (858) 868-3200. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and friends of Rebecca Marodi during this challenging time. The San Diego Sheriff's Office is dedicated to utilizing all available resources to thoroughly investigate this case and seek justice.

Source: San Diego County Sheriff's Office