San Diego fire captain killed after being stabbed multiple times in domestic violence attack

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A veteran Cal Fire captain who recently helped to lead the fight against the devastating wildfires that raged across southern California was stabbed to death inside her San Diego home with investigators believing she may have known her attacker. San Diego County Sheriff's deputies attempted to resuscitate the off-duty firefighter until Cal Fire paramedics arrived. However, officials said that Marodi may have known “the perpetrator and are treating this case as a potential domestic violence incident.” open image in gallery Marodi, a Cal Fire captain, had worked as a firefighter since 1993 Investigators did not elaborate on how Marodi may have known her suspected killer. A recent Instagram post from Cal Fire’s Batallion 15, stationed in Temecula, and Marodi’s Facebook shows her on the front lines of the deadly Eaton Fire with Cal Fire Riverside's Engine Company 83 open image in gallery Marodi was draped in the American flag and wheeled out of her home.y Cal Fire personnel on a gurney on Tuesday “Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and friends of Rebecca Marodi during this challenging time,” Krugh said.