Theory:Maya Herrera

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Theory	Citations	Notes
Isaac is related to Maya and Alejandro. He was their older brother.	None	+ They all speak Spanish. One of the men in the group of twelve photograph was Latino. - Given the size of the world's Latino population, common racial background or linguistic ability is a poor predictor of family ties. Angela Petrelli and Adam Monroe are both whites who speak English. + Isaac said to Simone that his power and his paintings were "evil", and repeatedly made statements that indicated his religious convictions. This is mirrored to those exhibited by Maya, who is told by a curandera that her power is a curse, black enough to kill the devil. - Maya and Alejandro's last name is Herrera. Isaac's last name was Mendez. • It is possible that they share one parent. - Interpreting these abilities as a curse might be common for people of similar religious heritage, and by itself does not imply a deeper connection.
Maya is or will become evil.	Maya voluntarily uses her power to incapacitate Garcia and Hernandez, knowing that Alejandro can revive them. (Kindred) Maya voluntarily uses her power to kill a citizen's border patrol, and drives off before Alejandro can revive them. (The Line)	+ The guilt over the death of so many people may cause her to go insane. + In fiction, it is common to see a good twin and a evil twin. • Maya was initially very reluctant to use her power at all. However, under Sylar's influence, she has become less so, going so far as to kill a border patrol to enter the U.S. and drive off before Alejandro could begin to revive them. + In Truth and Consequences, Maya leaves her brother for Sylar. - in Powerless, Maya is extremely distraught when she learns of Sylar's true nature.
Maya and Alejandro are the children of the Haitian.	None	+ Haiti and the Dominican Republic are located on the same island. + The Haitian has a similar power as Alejandro in that he negates the effects of the abilities of others, just as Alejandro negates and sometimes reverses the effects of Maya's ability. - The Haitian does not look nearly old enough to have 2 kids in their 20s. - The Haitian was taken in by the Company and moved to the United States when he was a child.
In time, Maya will be able to choose who will be affected by her disease.	None	+ Sylar was closer to her when she killed the border patrol, but survived . - Maya power seens to be a release of a deadly material/substance rather than the ability to control it. - So far her power shows to work in a 360º circular area with a wide range. + Maya learning to control her abilities without Alejandro's help in Truth and Consequences, is a step for her controlling her abilities. She may be able to develop her power even further and be able to choose who she affects.