Still Missing CA - Maya Millete, 39, missed daughter's birthday, Chula Vista, 7 Jan 2021 *husband arrested* #5

[Curious Me]

Jaypie, Maya's Brother, is being grilled by Larry's Defense Attorney about how Larry wanted his brother-in-law to find a hit man to kill someone for $20,000. Jaypie says Larry just asked if Jaypie knew anybody he could hire to "get that guy" he suspected was having an affair with Maya. Attorney Martinez loves this subject, and Judge just told her to move on and stop questioning his rulings.

MOO-- Why would Larry's attorney want so badly to keep stressing how Larry wanted to kill someone? She's still on the subject. So, now Jaypie is answering how much Larry was offering in casual conversation, but not asking Jaypie directly. (It's ridiculous questioning, IMO. Now she's starting a gun conversation.)​

 

[Curious Me]

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[Marysmith]

Jaypie, Maya's Brother, is being grilled by Larry's Defense Attorney about how Larry wanted his brother-in-law to find a hit man to kill someone for $20,000. Jaypie says Larry just asked if Jaypie knew anybody he could hire to "get that guy" he suspected was having an affair with Maya. Attorney Martinez loves this subject, and Judge just told her to move on and stop questioning his rulings.

MOO-- Why would Larry's attorney want so badly to keep stressing how Larry wanted to kill someone? She's still on the subject. So, now Jaypie is answering how much Larry was offering in casual conversation, but not asking Jaypie directly. (It's ridiculous questioning, IMO. Now she's starting a gun conversation.)​

Wow… I don’t know what to say… Maybe she’s trying to prove that he wanted to kill that man, not Maya? It seems very odd to me too!

 

[Megnut]

Strange defense technique: highlight how controlling and violent the client is. But of course, that's just my opinion. Willing to have someone killed, and for an unfounded suspicion. Poor May.

JMO

 

[Seattle1]

I’m thinking maybe it was his mother?

Bingo! Sadly, I had the same thought.

 

[Seattle1]

Jaypie, Maya's Brother, is being grilled by Larry's Defense Attorney about how Larry wanted his brother-in-law to find a hit man to kill someone for $20,000. Jaypie says Larry just asked if Jaypie knew anybody he could hire to "get that guy" he suspected was having an affair with Maya. Attorney Martinez loves this subject, and Judge just told her to move on and stop questioning his rulings.

MOO-- Why would Larry's attorney want so badly to keep stressing how Larry wanted to kill someone? She's still on the subject. So, now Jaypie is answering how much Larry was offering in casual conversation, but not asking Jaypie directly. (It's ridiculous questioning, IMO. Now she's starting a gun conversation.)​

On Wednesday, the defense even elicited testimony that Larry offered to pay his brother-in-law $4K to provide him a name!

 

[Seattle1]

LIVE BLOG: Google searches 'significant' in Millete investigation, CVPD detective says

Following the preliminary hearing, the judge in the case of missing Chula Vista mom Maya Millete will determine if her husband Larry Millete will stand trial.

www.10news.com

LIVE BLOG: Thursday, Jan 19 (Day 6)--PM:

NOTE: Judge may order the camera to turn off during certain parts of the hearing (e.g. sidebar). Refresh this story for live updates from the courtroom detailed below.


3 p.m.: Court returns from recess. Kristeen Timmers, Maya's co-worker and good friend of 10 years, returns to the stand. The prosecution continues asking questions.

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2:45 p.m.: Court takes a 15-minute break.

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2:44 p.m.: Timmers testified that Larry and Maya's relationship clearly deteriorated between July and December 2020. She testified that in July, Maya expressed that she moved back in with Larry because she still loved him, since he's the father of their three children.

Moving forward from that point, Timmers testified that Maya moved more and more towards the divorce option. During a December 2020 meal between friends, Larry repeatedly called Maya. His calls became more frequent as the night progressed, and Maya told him she was wrapping up, according to Timmers' testimony.

Maya disclosed to her friends at that meal she had started seeing a therapist to help her process her emotions surrounding her worsening marriage.

"And through tears, she said 'I'm afraid that Larry will hurt the kids to hurt me,'" Timmers testified.

Timmers says this is the first time she had seen Maya cry. She also said they were all surprised that the situation was that drastic.

The meal with friends ended after they had gotten annoyed with Larry's frequent phone calls.

"So, she's like, I gotta go... We were all just shocked that she would say that," Timmers testified.

"Why? Why were you shocked?" the prosecution asked.

"Because it talked about hurting the kids," she replied.

Timmers then said the children's safety was Maya's number one concern in her decision to move forward with the divorce.

When Maya shared her concerns about potentially losing the house and paying alimony plus child support times three, Timmers said she and the other friends supported Maya, telling her she would make it and be fine.

"Your happiness is worth it. The kids will be fine," Timmers remembered telling Maya.

The prosecution said it is moving to another topic, and the judge called for a brief recess.

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2:30 p.m.: The prosecution shows exhibits of Facebook photos in court, asking Timmers if she recognizes the posts. She says yes. The pictures included a photo with her, Maya and another friend. Some of the pictures also showed Timmers with Maya's children, as well as screenshots of text conversations between her and Maya.

The prosecution also asked about the time Maya lived with her younger brother in May 2020, when her and Larry's marriage soured.

Timmers testified that Maya expressed concerns about the tension in her marriage around that time. She spoke positively about Maya's relationship with her children as well.

The prosecution showed more screenshots of text conversations between Maya and Timmers, specifically from August 2020. Maya stated she had been firmly asking for a separartion, and if Larry was not willing to be amicable, then she would just file for divorce.

Timmers also testified about how Maya was angry that Larry took control over the family's finances, including how he took safe investments and moved the money into cryptocurrencies. That conversation took place around Oct. 2020, but Timmers wasn't 100% certain about the timing of that in-person conversation.

2:05 p.m.: Timmers testified that at some point Larry had gotten into Maya's social media accounts. Timmers says Larry would message her off of those accounts as if it were Maya writing the notes. Other times, he'd identify and say it was him sending messaging off off Maya's account, Timmers testified.

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1:45 p.m.: Kristeen Timmers, Maya's co-worker and good friend of 10 years, takes the stand. The prosecution begins its line of questioning.

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1:30 p.m.: Session resumes after lunch break.

 

[Seattle1]

LIVE BLOG: Google searches 'significant' in Millete investigation, CVPD detective says

Following the preliminary hearing, the judge in the case of missing Chula Vista mom Maya Millete will determine if her husband Larry Millete will stand trial.

www.10news.com

LIVE BLOG: Thursday, Jan 19 (Day 6)--AM:

11:56 a.m.: Bostic is excused from the stand. Judge calls for 90-minute lunch break.

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11:50 a.m.: Defense attorney Bonita Martinez called for cross-examination of Bostic.

Martinez asked Bostic if he found anything that had clues regarding Maya’s whereabouts, and he answered no.

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11:35 a.m.: Prosecutor Bowles goes over several photos and screenshots of missing person fliers on an overhead projector. Bostic explains where the fliers/screenshots were obtained.

11:28 a.m.: Mansfield excused, next witness being called to the stand is San Diego County District Attorney's Office investigator Justin Bostic. He previously worked in the South Bay Courthouse as a pre-trial investigator.

Bostic said he specializes in investigations using open source, such as social media and the internet.

According to Bostic, he began his search for Maya on Jan. 7, 2021. He said any of his findings -- links to sites, downloads, screenshots -- would be included in a report.

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11:16 a.m.: Mansfield told Martinez said he was aware of Maya’s marital problems, as he said she told him she was going through a separation.

Martinez asked if Mansfield if there were other times Maya had missed work. Mansfield said he didn’t have that information available.

Mansfield said he reached out to Maya when he noticed her work was suffering. He said he set up some one-on-one meetings to review her assignments and to go over steps for the next assignments.

Mansfield said Maya’s last email sent out was on Jan. 7, 2021.

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11:07 a.m.: In a Jan. 7, 2021, text message exchange, Mansfield said Maya told him she would not be able to work her normal hours (message was sent at 11:19 a.m.).

In the message, Maya spoke of having childcare difficulties for her son and she was still trying to work.

Mansfield sent her a text at 7:14 p.m. on Jan. 7, 2021. He then sent Maya another text message on Jan. 10, 2021. Both had no responses.

Mansfield said he texted Maya on Jan. 10 because Maricris Drouaillet, Maya’s sister, expressed concerned that she was missing.

Mansfield told Bowles that he checked his email to check if Maya had sent him any messages, but she did not.

Mansfield said he could not find any evidence that Maya had worked on Jan. 8, 2021. He said he has not heard from nor seen Maya since Jan. 7, 2021.

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11 a.m.: Maya was performing well at the job until about mid-November, according to Mansfield. He said noticed delays in her work.

In a December 18, 2020, phone conversation he had with Maya, Mansfield said Maya told him she was going through a separation and “seemed emotional” based on the tone of her voice.

"She seemed to be somebody who cared deeply about her job and wanting to do well," Mansfield told Bowles.

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10:57 a.m.: Maya worked a 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. shift from Monday-Thursday, with a roughly 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. shift on Fridays, but had every other Friday off.

At the time, most NIWC workers were teleworking.

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10:50 a.m.: Hearing resumes with Brian Mansfield, a supervisor with the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC), taking the witness stand.

Mansfield said he met Maya Millete in 2020 when he interviewed her for a job. She was hired and began work at NIWC in June 2020.

Mansfield told Bowles he heard Maya was looking for another job opportunity and she had "a great reputation" at her previous employer. Maya took a downgrade in rank but her new position with NIWC included a pay raise, according to Mansfield.

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10:28 a.m.: Jaypie Tabalanza has been excused; judge asks for 15-minute recess.

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10:20 a.m.: Tabalanza told prosecutor Bowles that he didn’t think his sister would voluntarily leave her children or family members, especially her mother who has health problems.

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10:05 a.m.: Martinez asked Tabalanza if he remembered sending Larry a text message on Jan. 24, 2021, in which he told Larry he loved him no matter what. He answered that he remembered sending that message.

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9:57 a.m.: Tabalanza confirmed he spoke to his sister on Jan. 4, 2021, via Facebook Messenger regarding the upcoming family trip to Big Bear.

During the family trip in Glamis, on Jan. 2, Tabalanza said his sister told him that she was planning to be in Big Bear on Jan. 8.

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9:53 a.m.: Tabalanza was asked to describe his sister and Larry’s relationship during the New Year’s trip to Glamis.

“My sister was basically not talking to him,” Tabalanza told Martinez.

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9:47 a.m.: Martinez again asked Tabalanza about Larry asking him to help "get that guy," and Tabalanza said he did not remember if he told Larry he would "ask around."

Despite what Larry had asked him, Tabalanza said he didn't believe his sister was in danger.

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9:40 a.m.: Asked by Martinez about a conversation on a New Year's trip to Glamis, Tabalanza said Larry told him, “If anyone would take $20,000, you can take $4,000 for your trouble.”

“I don’t want to get involved,” Tabalanza said he told Larry.

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9:35 a.m.: Martinez asked Tabalanza if Larry asked him to "look for someone" to "get that guy," and Tabalanza said no.

Tabalanza said he did not tell Maya what Larry had in the "get that guy" conversation.

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9:26 a.m.: Martinez asked Tabalanza how he felt when Larry told him that Maya was having an affair, but he said he did not remember.

Tabalanza confirmed he maintained communication with Larry even after finding out Larry and Maya were having marital problems.

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9:18 a.m.: Larry Millete’s defense attorney Bonita Martinez begins her cross-examination of Tabalanza.

Martinez asked Tabalanza when he suspected Larry might have something to do with his sister’s disappearance, and he answered, “When he changed his statement (on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021).”

Tabalanza said he spoke to Larry over the phone on Jan. 9 and asked where his sister was. Tabalanza told Martinez that Larry’s statement changed from what he told him on Jan. 8. He asked Larry where he went on Jan. 8, and Larry responded that he was “driving around” and feeding his son French fries all day.

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9:14 a.m.: Tabalanza said he has not seen or heard from his sister since Jan. 2, 2021. His last discussion with Maya was regarding the planned trip to Big Bear for the upcoming weekend.

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9:08 a.m.: Hearing resumes with prosecutor Christy Bowles continuing questions for Maya Millete's brother, Jaypie Tabalanza.

 

[Seattle1]

I'm questioning whether or not the Judge will intervene prior to trial and strongly suggest the defendant rethink his counsel.

Not sure why a family law attorney would want this murder case but you also don't hire a dentist to perform a heart transplant. MOO

^^rsbbm

While a judge is supposed to honor LM's choice of counsel, I think this judge would be within his right to sanction Ms Martinez for the number of sustained objections that are a direct result of violating criminal court procedure.

Brief Synopsis: Generally speaking, a judge is supposed to honor a criminal defendant’s wish to have counsel of his or her choice, which suggests that such counsel would be effective counsel, to replace current counsel, which strongly implies that current counsel is ineffective.

However, a judge may deny such a request if such a change in counsel would cause undue delay in proceedings, i.e. during trial.

The recent reported decision of People v. Gabriel Lopez (2018 DJDAR 3179), decided April 11, 2018, confirms that under the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, the right to retained counsel of choice is generally guaranteed. In California, this right “reflects not only a defendant’s choice of a particular attorney, but also his or her decision to discharge an attorney who he or she hired but no longer wishes to retain.” People v. Verdugo (2010) 50 Cal.4th 263, 310-311.

Put another way, a defendant is entitled to discharge retained counsel “with or without cause” because “the right to discharge retained counsel is based on necessity in view of both the delicate and confidential nature of the relation between [attorney and client] and of the evil engendered by friction or distrust.” People v. Ortiz (1990) 51 Cal.3d 975, 983.

The right to retained counsel, however, is not absolute. Verdugo, supra at 311. A trial court may deny a request to discharge retained counsel “if discharge will result in significant prejudice to the defendant or if it is not timely, i.e., it will result in disruption or the orderly process of justice.” Ortiz, supra, at 983. The “disruption” can be the problems changing counsel creates for the prosecution in “assembling the witnesses, lawyers and jurors at the same place at the same time.” Ortiz, supra, pp. 983-984.

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[Seattle1]

The defense asking witness Ms. Timmers if she was aware that Maya didn't drive her own children to school daily and the paternal grandparents had to do this was halted by the Judge!

Unbelievable!

How many parents start work at hours preventing them to deliver their children to school unless they intend to leave them at the school door in the dark?

 

[Snoop Sister]

Wow… I don’t know what to say… Maybe she’s trying to prove that he wanted to kill that man, not Maya? It seems very odd to me too!

I think Larry’s lawyer was unsuccessfully trying to impeach Jaypie Tabalanza.

 

[Curious Me]

Kristeen Timmers, friend and co-worker of Maya's is very careful about answering questions, and has struggled to follow and understand Attorney Martinez's (IMO, long-winded and off the wall) questions. Witness is trustworthy and careful, in that she won't just agree to just anything the Attorney says.

In fact, the attorney keeps trying to put words in her mouth, trying to get her to agree that Maya said things she didn't, or at least this witnesses doesn't remember Maya saying all these things the attorney is bringing up. (ie., Maya hates that Larry's attitude is so much like her Mother's = witness doesn't remember that.) Judge seems patiently irritated. MOO, I know I'm frustrated. The Defense Attorney's questioning is grueling.

All MOO here-- Larry's attorney has her own vision of how she wants to paint the picture, but it's not reality, nor a solid defense. She wants to say Maya was still trying, then she wasn't, like it was some surprise change.

MOO, Maya was unhappy a long time. Larry had tried to control everything for a long time. Maya's feelings had changed for Larry. (They were so young when they married. People change.) They may have tried to work it out as a couple, but the White Noise subliminal messages and watching her every move weren't helping the marriage one bit. Did they ever go to Marriage Counseling? IMO, Larry just kept doing the wrong things and suffocating her more and more. No wonder she wanted some space.

Day 6 Millete hearing | Thursday Afternoon session

New witness takes the stand

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[Seattle1]

LIVE BLOG: Google searches 'significant' in Millete investigation, CVPD detective says

Following the preliminary hearing, the judge in the case of missing Chula Vista mom Maya Millete will determine if her husband Larry Millete will stand trial.

www.10news.com

LIVE BLOG: Thursday, Jan 19 (Day 6)--PM:

NOTE: Judge may order the camera to turn off during certain parts of the hearing (e.g. sidebar). Refresh this story for live updates from the courtroom detailed below.


3 p.m.: Court returns from recess. Kristeen Timmers, Maya's co-worker and good friend of 10 years, returns to the stand. The prosecution continues asking questions.

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2:45 p.m.: Court takes a 15-minute break.

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2:44 p.m.: Timmers testified that Larry and Maya's relationship clearly deteriorated between July and December 2020. She testified that in July, Maya expressed that she moved back in with Larry because she still loved him, since he's the father of their three children.

Moving forward from that point, Timmers testified that Maya moved more and more towards the divorce option. During a December 2020 meal between friends, Larry repeatedly called Maya. His calls became more frequent as the night progressed, and Maya told him she was wrapping up, according to Timmers' testimony.

Maya disclosed to her friends at that meal she had started seeing a therapist to help her process her emotions surrounding her worsening marriage.

"And through tears, she said 'I'm afraid that Larry will hurt the kids to hurt me,'" Timmers testified.

Timmers says this is the first time she had seen Maya cry. She also said they were all surprised that the situation was that drastic.

The meal with friends ended after they had gotten annoyed with Larry's frequent phone calls.

"So, she's like, I gotta go... We were all just shocked that she would say that," Timmers testified.

"Why? Why were you shocked?" the prosecution asked.

"Because it talked about hurting the kids," she replied.

Timmers then said the children's safety was Maya's number one concern in her decision to move forward with the divorce.

When Maya shared her concerns about potentially losing the house and paying alimony plus child support times three, Timmers said she and the other friends supported Maya, telling her she would make it and be fine.

"Your happiness is worth it. The kids will be fine," Timmers remembered telling Maya.

The prosecution said it is moving to another topic, and the judge called for a brief recess.

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2:30 p.m.: The prosecution shows exhibits of Facebook photos in court, asking Timmers if she recognizes the posts. She says yes. The pictures included a photo with her, Maya and another friend. Some of the pictures also showed Timmers with Maya's children, as well as screenshots of text conversations between her and Maya.

The prosecution also asked about the time Maya lived with her younger brother in May 2020, when her and Larry's marriage soured.

Timmers testified that Maya expressed concerns about the tension in her marriage around that time. She spoke positively about Maya's relationship with her children as well.

The prosecution showed more screenshots of text conversations between Maya and Timmers, specifically from August 2020. Maya stated she had been firmly asking for a separartion, and if Larry was not willing to be amicable, then she would just file for divorce.

Timmers also testified about how Maya was angry that Larry took control over the family's finances, including how he took safe investments and moved the money into cryptocurrencies. That conversation took place around Oct. 2020, but Timmers wasn't 100% certain about the timing of that in-person conversation.

2:05 p.m.: Timmers testified that at some point Larry had gotten into Maya's social media accounts. Timmers says Larry would message her off of those accounts as if it were Maya writing the notes. Other times, he'd identify and say it was him sending messaging off off Maya's account, Timmers testified.

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1:45 p.m.: Kristeen Timmers, Maya's co-worker and good friend of 10 years, takes the stand. The prosecution begins its line of questioning.

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1:30 p.m.: Session resumes after lunch break.

LIVE BLOG: Thursday, Jan 19 (Day 6)--PM continued.

4:15 p.m.: The defense asks Timmers if there was any time during Dec. 2020 or Jan. 2021 that Maya said she just wanted to run away.

"No, I don't remember," she replied.

Martinez then asked if it was true in Dec. 2020 that Maya was not having a good relationship with her in laws.

"I don't know," Timmers said on the stand.

4:11 p.m.: Timmers testified that Maya told her she needed to get through the weekend of Jan. 8 through Jan. 10, 2021. She said Maya wanted a happy birthday weekend for her children during the Big Bear trip, and Maya's divorce appointment was scheduled for the Tuesday after the trip.

When Martinez asked Timmers if she knew why Maya was angry at Larry on May 7, 2020, the judge again reminded the defense to stay on relevant topics.

"Every little thing that occurred in March and May is not relevant to these proceedings," the judge said.

4:03 p.m.: Timmers testified that earlier in the marriage, Larry was a typical husband who had a sense of humor. When asked, she confirmed that Larry made jokes about how Maya was his "sugar mama."

The defense asked Timmers about the statements she made to police on Jan. 19, 2021. Timmers confirmed she didn't notice any major negative interactions between Larry and Maya.

Timmers went on to say that Maya told her that the subliminal messages Larry sent her angered Maya, but she believed they did not damage Maya emotionally or psychologically.

"No, she was just angry about it," Timmers testified.

The defense asked if Maya was scared of Larry.

"She was just scared of him hurting the children... That was toward the end of the year," Timmers testified.

"Did she explain what she meant by that?" defense attorney Bonita Martinez asked.

"No, she stated it simply," Timmers replied.

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3:55 p.m.: Throughout the beginning of cross examination, the judge interrupted the defense attorney several times, saying the line of questioning was not relevant or that the witness had already gone over the details at length during direct examination.

3:46 p.m.: The defense begins its cross examination of Kristeen Timmers, Maya's co-worker and good friend of 10 years.

Defense attorney Bonita Martinez asked Timmers about when she first noticed problems with Maya and Larry's marriage. She said early 2020, but when Martinez asked about Larry's overbearing behavior, she testified that he'd always been like that.

Martinez asked if Maya and the group of friends would go to brunch and drink regularly. Timmers said they would do it occasionally, but when Martinez asked more questions about alcohol, she said Maya was not much of a drinker.

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3:32 p.m.: Timmers testified that Maya talked about future plans in 2021, including plans to coordinate events for all of their boys' birthdays. Maya also spoke about a Hawaii trip, and Timmers testified she and the other girls made a side text chain to discuss that potential trip.

They discussed it, saying they would go to Hawaii if it were a girls' trip, but if it were a family trip, they wouldn't go. Their reasoning was that Maya would be miserable if Larry was there too.

"If Larry came along and it was a family trip, we just didn't want to be part of that," Timmers testified.

Timmers said she communicated with Maya everyday before Jan. 7, 2021. She also said she has not seen or heard from Maya since Jan. 7, 2021.

The prosecution finished asking this witness questions.

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3:27 p.m.: The prosecution asked Timmers about another text thread, this time from Jan. 8, 2021. Timmers sent a message to Maya, saying she needs to check her door for packages since she sent a gift to her home via Amazon.

Maya did not respond to the text about the packages.

The prosecution also asked about a Facebook group chat, in which Maya sent messages to the group on Jan. 7, 2021. The group chat was comprised of Maya's work friends.

In that group chat, Maya shared that Larry wanted 100% custody of the kids. Timmers testified that Maya would never agree to that. Maya also texted about the division of assets.

Timmers testified that she told Maya to give him whatever he wants, expect for the kids and family. She explained that she told Maya that because that was important to her.

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3:15 p.m.: Timmers testified that the brunch on Dec. 27, 2020, was the last time she saw Maya. During that brunch, Maya told them about the upcoming Glamis trip. Timmers said she and Maya were still communicating daily, mostly through a Messenger group.

Timmers testified she remembered messaging Maya on Jan. 6, 2021. Timmers sifted through a binder containing lengthy text messages between her and Maya from that day before the prosecution asked her more questions.

Timmers said Maya was telling her that Larry was threatening to open an investigation that was previously unfounded. Maya also sent a text saying she was no longer interested in trying to make it work.

Maya said the couple was in a dark place, and she sent screenshots of text conversations between her and Larry to Timmers, Timmers said on the stand.

The text messages also showed that Maya said she still couldn't get the safe open, and she shared more worries about her finances.

"You'll see the light soon enough, the decision to divorce is the hardest part," Timmers' text to Maya said.

"I really hope so," Maya replied in the thread.

"Yes, there will be better days ahead," Timmers replied.

Timmers said that was the last iMessage she sent Maya that day.

3:06 p.m.: Timmers testifies that she and Maya went to brunch with another friend, Ally, on Dec. 27, 2020. She said they talked about the status of Maya's relationship with Larry, and Maya told them she was moving more and more towards divorce.

Maya said she needed to find money, since Larry was controlling the finances. Timmers testified that Maya's salary was over six figures, and Maya had always made more money than Larry since she had known the couple.

Timmers testified that she and Ally told Maya not to worry about money, and that they would have her back. Maya had also mentioned to them her sisters were starting to financially support her. At this point, Maya said she was starting to put cash away whenever she could.

LIVE BLOG: Google searches 'significant' in Millete investigation, CVPD detective says

Following the preliminary hearing, the judge in the case of missing Chula Vista mom Maya Millete will determine if her husband Larry Millete will stand trial.

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Timmers said she communicated with Maya everyday before Jan. 7, 2021. She also said she has not seen or heard from Maya since Jan. 7, 2021.

The prosecution finished asking this witness questions.

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3:27 p.m.: The prosecution asked Timmers about another text thread, this time from Jan. 8, 2021. Timmers sent a message to Maya, saying she needs to check her door for packages since she sent a gift to her home via Amazon.

Maya did not respond to the text about the packages.

The prosecution also asked about a Facebook group chat, in which Maya sent messages to the group on Jan. 7, 2021. The group chat was comprised of Maya's work friends.

In that group chat, Maya shared that Larry wanted 100% custody of the kids. Timmers testified that Maya would never agree to that. Maya also texted about the division of assets.

Timmers testified that she told Maya to give him whatever he wants, expect for the kids and family. She explained that she told Maya that because that was important to her.

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3:15 p.m.: Timmers testified that the brunch on Dec. 27, 2020, was the last time she saw Maya. During that brunch, Maya told them about the upcoming Glamis trip. Timmers said she and Maya were still communicating daily, mostly through a Messenger group.
Timmers said she communicated with Maya everyday before Jan. 7, 2021. She also said she has not seen or heard from Maya since Jan. 7, 2021.

The prosecution finished asking this witness questions.

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3:27 p.m.: The prosecution asked Timmers about another text thread, this time from Jan. 8, 2021. Timmers sent a message to Maya, saying she needs to check her door for packages since she sent a gift to her home via Amazon.

Maya did not respond to the text about the packages.

The prosecution also asked about a Facebook group chat, in which Maya sent messages to the group on Jan. 7, 2021. The group chat was comprised of Maya's work friends.

In that group chat, Maya shared that Larry wanted 100% custody of the kids. Timmers testified that Maya would never agree to that. Maya also texted about the division of assets.

Timmers testified that she told Maya to give him whatever he wants, expect for the kids and family. She explained that she told Maya that because that was important to her.

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3:15 p.m.: Timmers testified that the brunch on Dec. 27, 2020, was the last time she saw Maya. During that brunch, Maya told them about the upcoming Glamis trip. Timmers said she and Maya were still communicating daily, mostly through a Messenger group.

 

[Snoop Sister]

Can anyone tell me why Larry is wearing headphones?

And, can anyone provide a YouTube link for this afternoons session? I watched the morning session on YouTube but I can’t seem to find this afternoon’s session.

 

[Marysmith]

Can any one tell me why Larry is wearing headphone?

He has a hearing deficit. Edited to add - allegedly I think…

 

[Seattle1]

Can any one tell me why Larry is wearing headphone?

I recall he earlier alleged that he has a hearing disability.

 

[Seattle1]

It's All Out in the Open: No More Sidebars at Larry Millete Preliminary Hearing

A preliminary hearing for Larry Millete, who is accused of killing his wife May “Maya” Millete in Jan. 2021, has entered its sixth day — which is, for San Diego Cunty, an atypically lengthy hearing to decide if a suspect should be tried for murder.

www.nbcsandiego.com

Jan 19, 2023

In one instance, Judge Dwayne Moring said, "Counsel, when the court makes a ruling, I do not want you to ask me any questions about that ruling. It’s a ruling. In any court of law when the judge makes a ruling you move on."

 

[Seattle1]

‘Willing to Sell His Soul': Trial of Husband Accused of Murder Takes Turn Into Supernatural

Maya Millete's sister-in-law testified Wednesday, telling the court about the lengths Larry Millete said he would go to keep his marriage intact, including selling his soul, using spellcasters and playing white-noise messages of love and togetherness in their home.

www.nbcsandiego.com

 

[Seattle1]

Preliminary hearing for Larry Millete enters day 6 in San Diego court

The preliminary hearing for Larry Millete, Chula Vista husband accused of murdering his wife Maya, entered its sixth day of testimony.

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From the video link above, the prosecutor hopes to call the last witness on Friday but based on the defense cross, the redirect by the prosecution may not be completed until Monday.

An 8-day PRELIM is unusual -- not too many trials exceed 8 days of testimony!

 

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Timmers said Maya was telling her that Larry was threatening to open an investigation that was previously unfounded. Maya also sent a text saying she was no longer interested in trying to make it work.

^^rsbm

In prior days' testimony, we've heard that there was an investigation by Maya's employer after an anonymous or unnamed female alleged Maya was having an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate. (Allegations the defense has been making every day).

Although we know the investigation concluded and Maya later transferred to a different division with a downgrade in rank but a higher salary, there was no word on the results of the investigation until today when witness Timmerman testified the allegations were unfounded.

More specifically, noting that the defense did NOT dispute the allegations of Maya having an affair with a workmate were unfounded.

I'm hoping the allegation characterizing Maya as an adulterer is put to rest and the same claim is not admissible at trial. It added nothing here, including the notion that Maya voluntarily ran away with a lover, and only provided an opportunity for Ms. Martinez to extend the already s-l-o-w moving hearing. MOO