UPDATE: Closing arguments in Larry Millete murder trial

After nearly seven weeks of testimony, both sides present their final statements.

Melissa Mecija , Laura Acevedo
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10:45 a.m. — The prosecutor made her closing argument clear—Larry Millete killed his wife.

“May Millete could not, would not and did not leave her children on January 7^th, 2021,” said Deputy District Attorney Christy Bowles, as she began her final statements.

The prosecution said Larry murdered his wife and disposed of her body after she sought a divorce. Her body has never been found.

After nearly seven weeks of testimony, the case is almost in the hands of the jury. Bowles is asking the jury to find him guilty of first-degree murder, telling the jury it is unreasonable to believe that May—also known as Maya—is still alive.

“All evidence points to the fact that she was murdered,” Bowles said.

During jury instructions, Judge Enrique Camarena told the jury that they can consider not only first-degree murder, but also second-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter or involuntary manslaughter.