Husband’s Alleged Use of Spellcasters Linked to Wife’s Disappearance, Says Police
A Juror’s Verdict in a Mysterious Case
Wertynews.com – In a pivotal case update, a jury convicted Larry Millete of first-degree murder in the death of Maya Millete on July 9, 2026. The disappearance of Maya, a mother of three, occurred in January 2021, just days prior to her eldest daughter’s birthday. Her husband, Larry, provided investigators and family with varying explanations for her absence. Yet, the true cause of her vanishing remained a mystery, sparking questions about their final argument.
A Vanishing That Shook a Community
On a cold January night, local news outlets highlighted the search for Maya, who had vanished from her suburban Chula Vista home. Known as May, she was preparing for her daughter’s birthday celebration when she disappeared without a trace. Family members last spoke to her on January 7, and her absence puzzled everyone close to her. Friends and colleagues from the naval base, where Maya negotiated contracts for the U.S. Navy, noted her unusual nature.
Suspicion Grew Quickly
Maya’s sister, Maricris Drouaillet, and her brother-in-law, Richard Drouaillet, expressed immediate concern when she went missing. They believed Maya would never miss her daughter’s birthday. Maricris reported her sister missing to the Chula Vista Police Department on January 9, stating the family was certain she had not left her children voluntarily. This suspicion deepened as the days passed.
Team Maya’s Dedication
Weeks of searching followed, with teams of friends, family, and strangers forming a group called Team Maya. They combed through the arid desert east of Chula Vista, near the Arizona border, a location Larry had visited with Maya. The effort to find her reflected the community’s commitment, despite the remote and harsh terrain.
Police Investigation and Community Frustration
The Chula Vista Police Department initially kept its findings private, declining “48 Hours'” request for an interview. However, they shared updates in April, revealing their investigation had begun mid-January. As time passed, the family and local residents grew impatient, organizing weekly protests at the police station. Despite limited details, Billy Little, a Navy attorney and former investigator, became a key figure in sharing information.
“Somebody asks for help, you just do it, right?” says Billy Little, who was tasked with examining the case by his wife, Lou, a colleague of Maya’s at the naval base.
Spellcasters and Marital Strain
Larry’s attempts to resolve their marital issues took an unusual turn. According to Little, he had reached out to spellcasters, hoping to cast a spell to keep Maya in the relationship. “There are people on the internet that’ll sell you for five bucks, you know, how to make a spell that will get her to be attracted to you,” Little explains. These tactics became clearer when Larry was arrested for Maya’s murder on October 19, 2021, just a month after her disappearance.
