Searching for Maya Millete | Full Episode + Case by Case Podcasts

48 Hours

  • Sep 3, 2026
  • 1:50:59
  • Full Episode

"48 Hours" and contributor Jonathan Vigliotti report on the 2021 disappearance of Maya Millete, a young California mother and wife, and the case against her husband, Larry Millete, in “Searching for Maya Millete." After years of waiting, Larry Millete went on trial in May 2026, charged with his wife's murder.

After watching the full episode, follow along as "Case by Case" breaks down the evidence, the witnesses, and the unanswered questions that defined this no-body murder trial. From allegations of control and marital conflict to digital evidence and the now-infamous spellcaster testimony, we examine the case that captivated Southern California and beyond. And even with a verdict, the central question remains unanswered: Where's Maya?

0:00 | Full episode (7/18/26) 41:37 | Podcast: The Trial of Larry Millete Begins: (5/22/26) 1:04:38 | Podcast: Courtroom Gets Emotional During Larry Millete Murder Trial (6/5/26) 1:25:42 | Podcast: Verdict Soon in the Larry Millete Trial (7/2/26) 1:45:57 | Podcast: The Larry Millete Verdict (7/9/26)

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Brief Summary

Maya Millettee's disappearance leads to her husband Larry's murder conviction amid troubling evidence of domestic violence and obsession.

Key points

  • Maya's Disappearance. Maya May Millettee vanished in Chula Vista, California, leaving her family desperate for answers.
  • Public Plea for Help. Maya's family turns to media, urging the public to assist in the search for her.
  • Subliminal Messages. Maya discovers Larry's use of subliminal messages, indicating control and manipulation in their marriage.
  • The Search for Maya. Despite Larry's arrest, Maya's family continues to search for her, determined to find closure.
  • The Trial Begins. Larry Millettee's trial begins, charged with killing Maya, whose body has never been found.
  • Larry's Disturbing Emails. Larry emailed spellcasters about wanting to control Maya, revealing a dark side.

Tension

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