Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Maricris says her sister thrived in Honolulu, Hawaii, where the family settled to build a new life. Brother, Sister-in-Law of Missing Chula Vista Woman Testify at I still have that hope that we'll find her alive. the family is concerned would you help them? Billy Little: He tells all of Maya's family, she's cheating, she's sinful, help me get her back on the Christian religious way starts forcing her to go to church. Jonathan Vigliotti: You could have moved on. Get our email alerts straight to your inbox. A SWAT team took 40-year-old Larry Ibarreta Millete into custody late Tuesday morning at the eastern Chula Vista home he had shared with May Maya Millete, whose whereabouts have been a mystery since early this year, according to police. So, he killed her. Once we find her, then maybe well get some kind of normality in our lives, Richard said. The missing woman's brother-in-law, Richard Drouaillet, said Larry was constantly contacting Millete's family seeking help with their relationship, but he "was more of an aggressor, trying to get us involved.". Police said Larry Millete, Mayas husband, has retained an attorney and is no longer assisting in the investigation. Aleida Wahn: The best argument for the defense here is Maya is not dead. James Shelby | Volunteer searcher: I'm San Diego City retired firefighter I got a team, and we go out and we systematically cover areas where someone could possibly hide a body. About 11:40 a.m. Tuesday, members of Chula Vista police SWAT team arrested him at his home on Paseo Los Gatos. Little thinks he knows after a neighbor reached out with some information. Maricris Drouaillet: Very caring, loving mother. Maricris Drouaillet, Millete's sister, said the couple had been "having marital problems," and that during the early January camping trip, the two had a lot of arguments. Richard Drouaillet: We're desperate for answers We wanted action and we wanted to do something. He was gone for 11 hours and 21 minutes, and told investigators hed been in Solana Beach. Good job spellcaster.". A strong woman, for sure. According to the arrest warrant, Larry now wanted Maya to be harmed. Maricris said last week that the situation has been tough because Larry is a part of the family. Billy Little : In fact, when the She was a very strong and confident leader. We love you and with Gods help and everyones help, were going to find you. ", Maricris Drouaillet: But my sister is saying you know, "It's not me, it's Larry.". They seized some of Larry's firearms. Nine months after May Maya Millete disappeared, police on Tuesday announced the arrest of her husband in connection with the case. They were more determined than ever to find her -- energized with new information that had come out after Larry's arrest. Jonathan Vigliotti: Where are we right now? The day she disappeared, Millete had gone to a divorce attorneys office and filled out a client intake form, according to an attorney working on behalf of Milletes family. Billy Little: In his own words he said that he was "getting desperate" And he felt that the "devil was tempting him.". Maya, a mother of three, disappeared on Jan. 7, the same day she was scheduled to meet with a divorce lawyer. Husband Larry Millete charged with murder of missing Chula Vista Claudia Julao: So, they were outside with babies and blankets, trying to look for their sister, their daughter. Billy Little: I'm also looking for defensive wounds on his hands, which I don't see. Khng ch Nht Bn, Umeken c ton th gii cng nhn trong vic n lc s dng cc thnh phn tt nht t thin nhin, pht trin thnh cc sn phm chm sc sc khe cht lng kt hp gia k thut hin i v tinh thn ngh nhn Nht Bn. 47 Witness Interviews, 12 Search Warrants in Investigation Investigators also downloaded images from Larry's phone. Police have not called Larry Millete a suspect or a person of interest in the Do they have something that they're going to bring out in a courtroom that definitely ties Larry to murder? Larry Millete told her family she locked herself in a room after the couple had an argument. The Union-Tribune regrets the error. said that a friend of hers went missing. Evelyn Rodriguez: Nobody had the full picture right besides the two of them. Evelyn Rodriguez: He knew what Maya's pressure points were. Chula Vista Larry Millete, the husband of May "Maya" Millete, a Her husband did not. Richard Drouaillet: We're just so thankful and blessed to have everybody here. According to her sister, she was last seen by her husband, Larry Millete, on Jan. 7. That is insane. They analyzed the car's navigation system. Thursday was Millete's mother's birthday, something her family says she'd never miss. Xin hn hnh knh cho qu v. Not only did they tell me that they've got gunshots, but they've got the audio. The crash was reported about 4:35 p.m. near Lake Murray Boulevard and Dallas Street, On Thursday, the Medical Examiners Office cited ineffective care as a factor in death of a inmate who died of pneumonia, malnutrition, dehydration, accompanied by neglected schizophrenia. the Maya that I know was a devoted mother when she was not at work she was with her kids, her family. Billy Little: No. The Union-Tribune regrets the error. California law allows prosecutors to charge a person with murder even when the victim is presumed dead and no body has been recovered, Stephan said during the news conference. Aleida Wahn: Before Maya went missing, Larry sent this message to a website that claims to cast spells "Please punish May and incapacitate her enough so she can't leave the house. Hes our family. Her family gathered at her home to celebrate her daughter's birthday, hoping against hope. Larry Millete, the husband of May "Maya" Millete was arrested for her murder on October 19, 2021. So what? He admitted he had been playing subliminal messages while she slept. May Milletes sister reported her missing Jan. 9, two days after the last known sighting of her. We won't use your email for any other purpose, and you can opt out at any time via an unsubscribe link. Jonathan Vigliotti: One of Maya's friends said that Maya told her Larry choked her, to the point where she was unconscious. Nothing will change the fact that Mays murder is a senseless tragedy. Copyright 2023 IBTimes LLC. Were not going to give up on you, little sister. Jonathan Vigliotti: Claudia, what was your reaction? Never. Claudia Julao: There were already incidents that were huge red flags that if we all knew it at the same time, it would have been a bigger picture. What's more, according to the arrest warrant, Larry had allegedly snapped before. Oct. 19, 2021. By Dnica Coto Published March 3, 2023 Updated on March 3, 2023 at 11:28 am. and last updated 6:13 AM, Mar 26, 2021. CHULA VISTA, Calif. Its now been eight months since Chula Vista mom Maya May Millete seemingly vanished without a trace. Richard Drouaillet: It seemed like there was no urgency from the police department to investigate it properly. He was jailed without bail in a case that has drawn wide media attention from national talk shows to People magazine. "He was trying to get us on his side, when we felt like it was a lot of lies that he was telling us," Richard Drouaillet said. Sign up and stay up to date with our daily newsletter. Jonathan Vigliotti: What was that message that was coming out of those speakers under the bed? Previously, the department has said they have no leads or any signs of foul play. She says without a body, the prosecution may be at a disadvantage. WebThe poverty rate in Chula Vista is 12.3%. We're always out camping We're always outdoors. They began looking for her in vast desert areas east of Chula Vista, near the Arizona border. On Tuesday, nine months after his wife disappeared, Larry Millete was arrested on suspicion of murder. You can't just search the entire world. Whatever it takes, were never going to give up on you.. Allison Alexander: She would say little things here and there, but not always to the same person. His attorney said Millete is a good man.. The department encouraged anyone with any helpful information to step up to help with the investigation. 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Police Seek Public's Help in Search For Missing Chula Vista Woman May Millete Never Seen Leaving Home After Jan. 7, Chula Vista Nm 1978, cng ty chnh thc ly tn l "Umeken", tip tc phn u v m rng trn ton th gii. He (wrote), I think she wants me to snap, and Im shaking inside, ready to snap, the district attorney told reporters. Just like Maricris and Richard, he noticed something strange. Police said the investigation is ongoing. CHULA VISTA, Calif. Sunday marked two months since Maya Millete was last seen by her family at her home in Chula Vista. She was Billy Little says he found evidence that Larry Millete purchased spells online. Evelyn Rodriguez: The signs of domestic abuse can be so hard to identify because we as a society are unable to distinguish the line that divides that kind of, like zealous, passionate love from controlling behavior. In a press conference, San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan laid out some of the details of the months-long law enforcement investigation. Billy Little: This is one of the strongest circumstantial cases I've ever seen you don't have a body. We are in frequent communication with our regional partners about this case and are working to identify evidence, locate it, analyze it and follow where it leads," the Chula Vista Police Department said on Sunday. Maya's advocates argue that Maya was a devoted mother who was dedicated to her job and family and would never leave her children. That's who Maya is. Richard Drouaillet says he was watching Larry during the party. " Now the incident is under review. She described him as distancing himself and their children from her side of the family recently. Billy Little: I went straight to where the last place she was seen, which was that house. That information was enough to center the searches on places Larry was familiar with, like the desert area where he and Maya had gone hiking. A home surveillance system from the neighbor captured loud bangs around 10 p.m. that night. From almost the beginning, Maya's family and friends grew suspicious of her husband Larry. A SWAT team took 40-year-old Larry Ibarreta Millete into custody late Tuesday morning at the eastern Chula Vista home he had shared with May "Maya" There is no evidence of any proof of any violence of any sort, Martinez said. Claudia Julao: I feel guilty, you know, after the fact, once she went missing it was a very harsh reality for me (cries). That's something she would never do. He asked that she be incapacitated, that she have an accident, broken bones to keep her at home. Chula Vista Police release new information in the case of missing , She also begged for information leading to her sisters whereabouts: Let the kids know where their mommy is at. Maya, a mother of three, disappeared on Jan. 7, the same day she was scheduled to meet with a divorce lawyer. I just told her, "Just be careful. and they found that he was in possession of an illegal assault weapon. Larry Millete also wrote that he was "detained illegally" by Chula Vista police officers during a May 7 search of his home, according to an 80-page response to the How could he do that? Its hard to go against your family. It was clear he was trying to air the house out. SUMMER STEPHAN: I've never had a case where that was involved. Chng ti phc v khch hng trn khp Vit Nam t hai vn phng v kho hng thnh ph H Ch Minh v H Ni. Aleida Wahn: The problem with this case is you don't have a body. We want to look for her. Maricris Drouaillet: She's ready for divorce, she's finally made up her mind. Word by word. Information about search parties can be found on a family run Facebook page here. 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As of Wednesday, investigators had interviewed 55 individuals, written 16 search warrants and reviewed more than 40 tips on Milletes possible location and reason for disappearance. Over the months, droves of volunteers have responded to her family's calls to the community and have joined Team Maya. Trust me, Ive been emotionally, physically, mentally drained, he told the news station. He goes to witchcraft. Where is Maya Millete? From what my observation of him, he always had to be in control. But Larry seemed fixated on the idea that Maya was unfaithful. The Chula Vista Police Department has said it has not found any evidence May left our home and our family, and (her parents) wrongly put the blame on me, he said in the four-page declaration filed Sept. 9. Not even for his daughter's birthday. The husband of a South Bay mother of three who went missing nine months ago was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of murdering her, despite the fact that investigators have not recovered a body. May Maya Millete wanted a divorce. It breaks my heart. And so, they're pointing to third party culpability. Billy Little: So, if she was still alive, I needed to get to her quickly. We'll send you the top local news stories every morning at 8 a.m. By clicking subscribe, you agree to share your email address with Times of San Diego to receive our free newsletter and breaking news alerts. They questioned us . Maya, if for some reason, somehow, you see this, just remember and just know that were looking for you, Richard said. In a direct message to Maya Millete, Richard wanted to remind her that they are not going to give up on her case. California law similar to across the nation, is very clear that we can file murder charges despite not having a body, Stephen told reporters. Richard Drouaillet: According to the information that we have now he was about two-and-a-half hours out from his house when he put his address in. Rodriguez, 33, was found Her name is May Maya Millete. CVPD: Larry Millete arrested for murder of missing wife, Maya Maricris and Richard were upset with what they say was a lack of concern from the police. Claudia Julao: She will forever be my hero. He had given them I guess the same story. Jonathan Vigliotti: Time was of the essence. Some family members said they refused to disclose more details than they could because they were afraid of Larry Millete. According to the sheriff's office, Pamela Jaye, 42, was last seen leaving her home in the Chula Vista About a month after Maya's disappearance, her husband Larry Millete hired a lawyer and stopped cooperating with investigators. As the search for a missing South Bay mother continues a month after her disappearance, her loved ones opened up to NBC 7 to share their heartache and pleas for help in their ongoing efforts. Missing Chula Vista woman's father testifies in Millete preliminary Maya and Larry decided to wait 10 years before starting a family. "We certainly have people who remain crucial witnesses to her disappearance. And with that, even more evidence came to light. Missing Chula Vista Mom: Family's search shifts miles On Tuesday at Chula Vista police headquarters, sisters Maricris Drouaillet (right) and Jane Fetalvero (left) comfort each other as San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan briefed the news media on the arrest of Larry Millete. At a news conference Friday morning, the sister and brother-in-law of May Maya Millete, a mother of three who has been missing since Jan. 7, made emotional pleas to the public for help with the case. It was January and he had the AC running, which was really odd. Jonathan Vigliotti: What kinda mother was she? Show them that we love them and that their mom has never forgotten them and she would never abandon them.. Police analyzing 'bangs' recorded on security system in missing Without a body, its just mere speculation. The main thing is I cant really think straight.. "Its agonizing. 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Inside the bedroom, Little says he noticed another hole on the wall that also appeared to have been recently repaired. Three days later, the police were back. A second group Team Maya formed later and led searches, too. I said, "Finally" (emotional). The department assured the community that Her husband did not want a divorce, Stephan said during Tuesdays briefing outside Chula Vista police headquarters. The Chula Vista Police Department was not available for comment. He was there alone. Billy Little [referencing photo]: That is the picture that he took of the altar An old photo of them with blood thrown on it. The crash was reported about 5 a.m. on San Vicente Road near Wildcat Canyon Road, said Officer Enrique Rivera in an email Thursday. At the news conference, May Milletes sister sobbed as she spoke to reporters about the suspected killing of her sister and the arrest of her brother-in-law. More than three months after a Chula Vista mother of three disappeared, police announced the formation of a formal partnership with other investigative agencies and acknowledged they are trying to determine if a neighbors home security system captured the sound of gunshots the night she disappeared. Oh, I was mad. In April, Chula Vista police established a formal partnership with other investigative agencies to focus on the case and began providing regular updates to the media on their progress. Another camera recorded Larry backing their Lexus into the garage at 5:58 a.m. the next morning. Police on Friday asked for the public's help in the ongoing search for a 39-year-old woman who went missing nearly a month ago from her Chula Vista home. On January 11, 2021, four days after Maya Millete was last heard from, attorney Billy Little a former criminal defense investigator for the U.S. Navy decided to step into the missing person's case. that's why I went straight to the last place she was seen, which was that house I had no idea that it would turn into what it was. Judy Tygard is the executive producer. She never did. Billy Little: It was just beginning (tears up) When I see Maricris and I see her crying, I'm just like, I got to figure this out. I dont want to lose that hope, that shes still OK and that shes still with us, Maricris said. In an interview with 10News a few days after his wife went missing, he said he initially thought she had been picked up at the house by a friend, maybe to go wine tasting or hiking, but he became worried when she missed her daughters birthday. The Union-Tribune regrets the error. Police search home of missing Chula Vista woman