Marodi, 49, a captain with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), was found at her Ramona residence with multiple stab wounds on the night of Feb. 17, after deputies responded to a call for an assault with a deadly weapon, according to a statement from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.

Captain Rebecca "Becky" Marodi served over 30 years with CAL FIRE. Homicide Unit detectives are working to determine the circumstances that led to the woman’s death and the possible motive.