The woman, Yolanda Marodi, pleaded guilty to murdering her wife, Rebecca Marodi, a firefighter.

Yolanda Marodi, 54, said she was guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Rebecca Marodi, 49.

When asked, Marodi said 'Guilty' to the charge of second-degree murder.

A California fire captain's wife was on the run before she was caught.

Rebecca Marodi was found with many stab wounds and was pronounced dead.

As part of her plea, Marodi admitted to a past serious crime, the death of her first husband.

She pleaded guilty to a lesser charge in 2003 and was released in 2013.

Rebecca Marodi, a veteran firefighter, was stabbed many times.

Prosecutors said video showed Yolanda Marodi running from the house after the attack.

Yolanda Marodi went to Mexico after the killing and was caught over a month later.

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Yolanda Marodi was caught at a hotel in Mexico near the US border.

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Marodi first said she was not guilty, but then changed her plea to guilty.

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Marodi will be sentenced on September 2.

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The wife of a California fire captain pleaded guilty to her murder.

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Rebecca Marodi worked with Cal Fire for over 30 years, mostly in Riverside County.

US Marshals caught Yolanda Marodi at a border crossing.

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Cal Fire said Rebecca Marodi's death is a big loss.

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Rebecca Marodi's legacy will be remembered for years to come, her department said.

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