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Finding disturbing mural led to suspicions and theories about Maitrisa's fate.
Authorities faced criticism for handling Maitrisa's mental state and search efforts intensified in treacherous terrains.
Deep dives
Mystery of the Disturbing Mural: Dr. Hampton's Discovery
Dr. Rhonda Hampton, leading a search party for Maitrisa, stumbled upon a disturbing mural high above Montanito. The mural depicted graphic and degrading poses of African-American women, including one resembling Maitrisa. The mural, with unsettling imagery and implications, was quickly painted over by the city authorities, arousing suspicions.
The mural's eerie resemblance to Maitrisa sparked theories of her fate among family and friends. A forensic psychologist viewed it as a twisted confessional artwork linked to Maitrisa's alleged abduction and murder. However, subsequent investigations revealed that the mural was a copycat creation, deepening the mystery surrounding Maitrisa's disappearance.
Questionable Law Enforcement Actions: Sheriff's Controversial Decision
Following Maitrisa's release from Lost Hills Station, authorities faced questions on their judgment. The decision to let Maitrisa leave unsupervised raised concerns about her well-being and safety, leading to criticism over their handling of her precarious mental state and the subsequent events.
The Search for Maitrisa: Police Response and Missed Opportunities
Months after Maitrisa's disappearance, extensive search efforts were launched, including large-scale operations with air support. Law enforcement focused on treacherous terrains, like Dark Canyon, where Maitrisa was last seen. Regrets surfaced over missed leads, dashed hopes of finding Maitrisa alive, like several sightings in Las Vegas, and puzzling discoveries in the search area.
As the months pass with no sign of Mitrice, rumors abound. Law enforcement questions the artist behind a creepy mural. And deputies raid a fort in the wilderness looking for human remains.