SHE MOVED TO CALIFORNIA… THEN SOMETHING FELT WRONG


 On July 19, 2025, MakaylaSettles, 18, moved from North Carolina to Moorpark, California, to pursue her dream of living in California and attending college. She moved in with her biological father, StephenChavez, who had promised to help pay for her education and teach her how to trade.


However, less than two days after moving in, on July 21, 2025, Makayla called her mother in distress and begged to be picked up. After leaving the home, she told her mother that her father had gotten her drunk and brutally sexually assaulted her for hours. Makayla sought medical care and underwent a sexual assault forensic exam at the hospital. According to her family, the injuries were so severe that she had to be carried by her uncle because she could not walk. 


Evidence was collected during the exam, and Makayla gave a statement to police at the hospital before later providing another statement to investigators at a safe house. While waiting to be taken to the safe house, she was reportedly in extreme emotional and physical pain, repeatedly asking why her father would do something like that to her.



After the assault, Makayla returned to North Carolina, but those close to her say she struggled deeply with the trauma in the months that followed. She reportedly left notes expressing that she could not stop thinking about what had happened and had repeatedly questioned why her father thought it was acceptable to do that to her. Nearly five months later, on December 22, 2025, Makayla died by suicide, unable to cope with the trauma she experienced.


Following her death, questions arose about whether the case against Stephen Chavez could move forward. Prosecutors have indicated that when a victim is no longer alive to testify in court, it can significantly complicate a case because prosecutors must prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt. Without the victim’s testimony, cases can become more difficult to pursue legally, even when there is other evidence and prior statements. 


A hearing is reportedly expected to take place regarding the case on April 24, 2026, where a judge will meet with prosecutors and the defense to determine whether the case can proceed forward against Stephen. 


Makayla’s family and supporters have been advocating for justice, raising awareness about her story and urging officials to continue pursuing the case. They hope that sharing Makayla’s story will both honor her memory and encourage accountability so that others are protected in the future.

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