May (Maya) Millete -- Missing in California Since January 2021

Details from NamUs**: 

May/Maya Millete was last seen on January 7, 2021 at her residence in Chula Vista, California. Her whereabouts are unknown. Her vehicles are at her residence.

Missing Person: May (Maya) Millete

Last-contact date: January 7th, 2021
The area where the MP was last seen: Chula Vista, California (San Miguel Ranch)
Link to government source: NamUs #MP77365

VITAL DETAILS

Ethnicity: Asian according to NamUs, Filipino according to MP's poster
Sex: Female
Age at time of disappearance: 39 years old
Birthdate: between January 8th, 1981 and January 7th,1982

• When the birthdate isn't known, I calculate a range using the age at the date of the missing person's disappearance.

Hair: Brown, long
Eyes: Brown
Scar: None indicated
Height/weight: 5-foot-2 and 110 pounds
BMI*: May Millete was in the normal range for BMI.

• BMI is body mass index. It relates to an individual's height and weight. I include it believing it can help picture a missing person or describe one.

Larry Millete Jail Calls Reinstated: Latest Maya Millete Case Update

Court Event Date: Larry Millete appeared in Chula Vista courthouse on Monday, March 3rd, 2025.

Judge’s Decision: A judge approved a request to reinstate Larry Millete’s jail call privileges, which had previously been restricted.

Case Background: Larry is charged with murdering his wife, May "Maya" Millete, who vanished from Chula Vista, California, in January 2021; he has been in custody since his arrest on October 19, 2021, awaiting trial.

Current Status: As of March 3, 2025, Larry has not been convicted; his murder trial is scheduled for July 7, 2025, with Maya’s body still missing.

Significance: The reinstatement allows Larry to make calls from jail, potentially affecting pre-trial preparations or communication with his defense team.

Source Details: Reported by CBS 8 San Diego, featuring courtroom footage from the hearing.

May Millete Case Update: Larry Millete’s Court Hearing on February 27, 2025, Addresses Protective Order in Missing Mother’s Case

May "Maya" Millete, a mother of three, disappeared from her Chula Vista, California home on January 7, 2021. On February 27, 2025, ABC 10News San Diego reported that her husband, Larry Millete, appeared in court for a hearing to modify a criminal protective order related to their children, as he awaits trial for her murder. Arrested on October 19, 2021, Larry has pleaded not guilty, despite prosecutors alleging he killed Maya amid marital strife. The hearing highlighted ongoing family tensions, with Maya’s sister, Maricris Drouaillet, opposing contact between Larry and the children. As of March 9, 2025, Maya’s body remains missing, and the trial is scheduled for July 7, 2025.

ABC 10News San Diego - Larry Millete Returns to Court for Hearing

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May Millete Case Update: Husband’s Arrest on October 19, 2021, Intensifies Search for Missing California Mother

May "Maya" Millete, a mother of three, was last seen at her Chula Vista, California home on January 7th, 2021.

On October 19th, 2021, ABC10 News San Diego reported that her husband, Larry Millete, was arrested and charged with her murder, though her body has not been located.

The arrest followed 67 search warrants and 87 interviews, with prosecutors alleging foul play linked to marital issues, including Maya’s intent to divorce.

A January 7th, 2023, San Diego Union-Tribune update noted the case was moving to trial, while X posts from

@ChulaVistaPD

in 2024, confirmed ongoing searches. As of March 9, 2025, Maya remains missing, and the trial, scheduled for July 7, 2025, is still pending.

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ABC 10News San Diego - Larry Millete Arrest Coverage

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May Millete has not been seen since January 7th, 2021, when she was 39 years old.

One recent news source that covered her disappearance was Fox5 in San Diego. According to a February 6th article by Jeff McAdam, Maya's disappearance was going to be investigated by a noted Private Investigator.

The details of her disappearance according to that news site are as follows:

Her husband told FOX 5...that he thought she might have gone for a hike to blow off some steam, but she never came home. Her car was still in the driveway, phone turned off and credit cards unused. When she didn’t show up for her daughter’s birthday party a few days later, her family called police.

Hiking alone is certainly a risk factor when it comes to a disappearance. There are plenty of missing people who were last thought to be going hiking alone. 

Paula Jean Welden's lengthy disappearance spanning decades is probably the most famous case of that's covered at this site. Also, at the time of her disappearance, the husband's statement suggests that she was in an angered state of mind. However, the notion that she walked away from her life has largely been dismissed since the early days of her disappearance.

This missing person did not have any articles or items associated with her in the missing person's reports that I consulted. However, NamUs did note some tattoos:

• musical notes right chest/shoulder
• hummingbird on back
• symbol on inner wrist

If you know where this person might be or have any information on this case, then please contact the authorities. In Canada, look for Canada's Missing website with the Federal government. In the USA, you can look for the NamUs profile. Conversely, you can post a remark to this article.

Author: Shane Lambert

All articles are subject to editing after the original posting.

Shane Lambert is not a Private Investigator, however, he is currently studying to be one as of March 2021.

Website hashtag: #MPCSL

*For BMI values, I use the UPPER or HIGHER ranges that are given for height and weight.
**Text might be paraphrased. If taken verbatim, then grammar or spelling errors are not necessarily corrected from original sources.

Disclaimer: Information posted is thought to be correct as of the time posting. If a missing person is found, then this article might stay posted until that is noticed. I try to stay on top of the news but it's not possible to follow all cases. Articles will be edited or deleted when credible news of the missing person is authenticated.

Forensic Files, Season 1 Ep. 3 -- "The House That Roared"

Author: Shane Lambert
Original time of writing: February 8th, 2021; Second look on March 31st, 2025.

"The House That Roared" is an episode of Forensic Files that originally aired on October 10th, 1996. It told the sad story of Christopher Campano, a man who killed his wife one night in the summer of 1992. Her name was Caren Campano; she was murdered in the bedroom she shared with her husband, and forensics was a big part of solving her case.

This episode was available on YouTube on the publication date of this article. However, it seems to have been removed over time. As of March 31st, 2025, you can get it here, but it might dance around again in the years ahead.

This was a case that involved a lot of blood, and anyone interested in serology should pay attention to it. In fact, Caren's blood loss was so great that the prosecution in the case was comfortable proceeding to trial even in the absence of finding her body.

Usually, the absence of a body is considered a major obstacle toward getting a conviction. In fact, there have been some pretty solid cases that have never been pursued due to a lack of a body. 

Forensic Breakdown: What To Learn From "The House That Roared"

If you watch this episode, then expect to learn something about the following topics that have to do with forensics:

• Hemosticks: they reveal the presence of blood but can't identify species; I think these might be old-school.
• Octalony tests: tell you what species the blood is from.
• Luminol: reveals blood stains that have been cleaned and are not visible to the naked eye.
• RFLP analysis involves analyzing bits of DNA.
• Dental records: they were used to identify a Jane Doe as Caren.
• Injuries: How might you be able to tell if injuries are from a car accident or from an assault?

Since 1992, forensic science has advanced significantly. While hemosticks and RFLP analysis were cutting-edge then, today’s investigators might rely more on rapid DNA sequencing and digital blood-spatter analysis. Luminol remains a staple, but it’s now paired with high-resolution imaging to capture hidden evidence. Watching this episode offers a snapshot of 1990s forensics—and a reminder of how far we’ve come in solving cases like Caren’s.

Non-Forensic Evidence That Helped Build The Case

There were other forms of evidence in this case that were not forensic in nature but had to do with circumstantial evidence. Firstly, Christopher pawned Caren's items the morning after the night when she was last seen. That might suggest that he knew she was dead.

Secondly, Christopher and Caren had an argument the night she disappeared, an argument that was audible to neighbors. That speaks to animosity between the two and a motive to kill.

Lastly, Christopher didn't have an alibi at the time of Caren's murder.

Christopher received a bizarre sentence: one thousand years. You could watch a lot of based-on-real-crime shows without seeing a sentence like that. Watch out for his murder's return to the streets in the year 2994. 

:D

But more seriously, I did some research on the sentence. These kinds of sentences, which are shockingly long, are symbolic to an extent. They also do something to avoid parole boards, which a blanket "life sentence" might not do.