Peter Van Sant

So now let's get into new updates from the courtroom.

So last week, we heard from Chula Vista PD detectives who investigated this case.

First up was police officer Ryan Culver.

Culver was among the officers who responded to the Miliete home in January 2021, right after Maya's sister, Mary Chris, called 911 to report her missing.

What are the biggest takeaways from his testimony?

How does the defense in their cross-examination challenge the prosecution's narrative?

Next, the prosecution called to the stand forensic specialist David Garber.

He talked about what he found in Larry's car.

Tell us about that, Katrina.

Garber also talked about streaking he found on the sidewalls of the car.

He said it appeared a liquid had been used to wipe the cargo area of the SUV.

Later in the trial, a former Chula Vista police officer called the car exceptionally clean, leading her to believe the vehicle was cleaned recently.

Is that significant, Katrina?

And digital evidence in this case has been significant from text to search history and Larry's emails to these spellcasters.

So while Larry was writing these emails about his wife's comings and goings and keeping this log, it appears that Maya was also writing something for Larry, a physical letter that, according to local news reports, was found in a notebook in the master bedroom.

And Katrina, I have a copy of this emotional letter.

I just wanted to read a portion of it and get your thoughts.

It says...

I've been gone mentally and emotionally for a very long time, which you failed to notice until I found the strength to initiate physically leaving.

I read this and I thought, maybe you'd consider it.