Timeline: The disappearance of Maya Millete
Maya Millete, 39, went missing in January 2021. What was happening between her and her husband before she disappeared and what does spellcasting have to do with it?
Maya Millete, a 39-year-old mother of three, disappeared in January 2021 from her home in Chula Vista, California. Her husband, Larry Millete, was the last person to see her on surveillance footage arriving at their residence. Days after her disappearance, her sister Maricris Drouaillet reported Maya missing to the Chula Vista Police Department, sparking a search that has persisted for nearly seven years.
Law enforcement and dedicated search volunteers have conducted multiple searches in various locations, including Mount San Miguel Park, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Otay Lakes, and Marron Valley Road. In March 2021, former criminal defense investigator Billy Little alleged that Larry Millete had purchased spells online, initially to win Maya back but later seeking to harm her.
Larry Millete was arrested nine months after Maya's disappearance in October 2021 and pleaded not guilty to her murder. In July 2026, he was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison with an additional two years for a gun charge. Despite the conviction, Maya Millete has not been found. Those with information regarding her disappearance are encouraged to contact San Diego County Crime Stoppers or the Chula Vista Police Department.
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