San Diego wife’s disappearance tied to deadly herb and reports of witchcraft
The trial of Larry Millete for the murder of his wife, Maya Millete, has begun in San Diego. Prosecutors allege that Larry killed Maya to prevent her from leaving him, as she had sought divorce. Key evidence includes a vial of hemlock found in their home and emails suggesting Larry sought supernatural means to control or harm her.
- ▪Maya Millete disappeared in January 2021, just before a planned family trip.
- ▪Prosecutors claim Larry Millete killed his wife because he could not accept their marriage ending.
- ▪Investigators found a vial of hemlock in the Millete home, a highly toxic plant.
- ▪Larry Millete allegedly searched for poisons online and communicated with spellcasters before Maya's disappearance.
- ▪He has pleaded not guilty and maintains that Maya left on her own.
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Metro San Diego wife’s disappearance tied to deadly herb and reports of witchcraft By Daniel Farr Published May 19, 2026, 11:51 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A chilling mix of alleged “hex” emails, a deadly plant poison, and a wife who vanished without a trace has gripped a San Diego courtroom as Larry Millete stands trial for the murder of his missing spouse, May “Maya” Millete. After opening statements wrapped Monday in Chula Vista Superior Court, prosecutors began calling their first witnesses Tuesday as the closely watched murder trial entered its first full day of testimony. 6 Missing mom Maya Millete.
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