Forensic Files

“48 Hours” investigates disappearance of Maya Milette — whose husband sought help from spellcaster

48 Hours

  • Feb 23, 2022
  • 2:06
  • Short

California mother of three Maya Milette disappeared from her home last January. “48 Hours” investigates the strange trail left by her husband, including a review for a spellcaster. You can watch "Searching for Maya Millete" Wednesday at 8/7c the CBS News Streaming Network. Download the CBS News app on your cell phone or connected TV.

Crime. Social justice. Impact. "48 Hours" investigates the most intriguing crime and justice cases that touch on all areas of the human experience including greed and passion. "48 Hours," which premiered in 1988, has developed a rich history of original reporting and impact journalism that has helped exonerate wrongly convicted people, caused cold cases to be reopened and solved, and along the way changed lives.

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Brief Summary

Maya Miliete's disappearance and her husband's suspicious actions are investigated in this episode.

Key points

  • Maya Miliete's Disappearance. A Southern California mother has been missing for over a year, raising suspicions about her husband.
  • Unusual Methods. Larry Miliete's desperate attempts to keep Maya included contacting spellcasters.
  • Murder Charges. Larry Miliete was arrested for his wife's murder, pleading not guilty.

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