A manhunt is underway as authorities are urgently searching for the wife of a Southern California fire captain who was found stabbed to death inside her home.

On Thursday, the San Diego Sheriff’s Office announced that 53-year-old Yolanda Marodi was wanted in connection to the brutal murder of her wife, Cal Fire captain Rebecca “Beck” Marodi.

‘In a significant development, Sheriff’s Homicide detectives have identified a suspect in this case. The suspect is Yolanda Marodi, also known as Yolanda Olenjniczak,” the sheriff’s office said.

The gruesome discovery happened in the evening hours of Feb. 17 when deputies were called to the Marodis’ home for a report of an assault with a deadly weapon.

According to social media posts, Rebecca and Yolanda Marodi appeared to have been together since 2022. 

“No special occasion is ever needed, to express my love for my amazing wife. I’m so lucky to have married someone that loves me for ME. She truly helps me be a better me, and my life has never been better since she’s been in it. So glad I gave love another chance,” Yolanda Marodi shared in a 2023 Instagram post.

“I love you my beautiful wife,” Rebecca Marodi commented on the post.

Officials said that Rebecca Marodi was planning to retire later this year. 

Fox News Digital’s Julia Bonavita contributed to this report. 

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