Husband’s murder trial in case of missing May Millete delayed once again

The trial for the Chula Vista man charged with murdering his wife, who has been missing since 2021, has been delayed until later next year.

Attorneys said Thursday that this is expected to be the final postponement of Larry Millete’s trial, now set to begin on March 9, 2026. It had been set for January.

The latest delay came at the request of Millete’s defense attorneys, who did not provide a reason for the request during a brief afternoon court hearing.

Attorneys are expected to reconvene next month to iron out the final details regarding questionnaires for prospective jurors, who are expected to be screened for their potential exposure to details of the case since the disappearance of May “Maya” Millete.

The publicity surrounding the case has been a point of contention for Larry Millete’s attorneys, who have argued the media coverage and press conferences hosted by police and prosecutors have tainted Millete’s chances for a fair trial.

Superior Court Judge Enrique Camarena, who will preside over the trial, has denied defense requests to have the trial moved from the Chula Vista courthouse or out of San Diego County entirely.

Millete’s attorneys argued the shift would provide the defendant with a more unbiased jury pool.

The trial is expected to last around three months. Millete, 43, faces up to 25 years to life in state prison if convicted of murder, plus a felony count of possessing an assault weapon.

May Millete has not been seen or heard from since Jan. 7, 2021.