Husband of missing Fil-Am mom found mentally competent to stand trial for murder

The trial of Larry Millete, 41, for his missing wife’s murder will proceed. HANDOUT

A psychiatrist on Monday, Sept. 26, found the husband of missing Chula Vista mother Maya Millete mentally competent to stand trial.

The trial of Larry Millete, 41, for his missing wife’s murder will proceed and is expected to last three weeks, according to a Fox5 San Diego report.

Larry Millete’s wife, Maya, 39, has been missing since Jan. 7, 2021, and presumed dead.

Extensive searches have failed to find her body. A new website has been posted for more information regarding search efforts to find her.

Prosecutors will present evidence for the murder charge and illegal possession of an assault weapon against Larry Millete in an upcoming preliminary hearing.

The district attorney’s office alleges that Larry Millete killed his wife because she had been seeking a divorce since 2020. He allegedly even resorted to hiring sorcerers to cast spells that would make Maya remain with him.

Larry Millete has denied any involvement in his wife’s disappearanc