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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. • Just for the record Angela and Adam come from different ethnic backgrounds, Angela's Italian while Adam is German but the point is still valid. + 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. - Takezo Kensei believed his power was a curse.
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. + Someone's previous viewpoint on "evil" does not mean they will not become evil. Mohinder is a good example. Even Matt Parkman began to use his powers for his own gain and possibly could have continued down the wrong path had Angela Petrelli not warned him against becoming like his father. + Villain's origins often involve the death of a family member. • If she becomes evil, she could be one of the villains in Volume 3. + Now that she has control over her powers, her contribution to the show would be almost completely diminished unless she becomes a villain.
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.
Maya is the mother of Noah Gray, Sylar's son from the exposed future.	In Season 2, after Sylar kills Alejandro, he and Maya kiss passionately outside his room.	+ It is possible that may have lead to sex between the two, and Noah's conception. + If Noah Gray is believed to be at least 4 years old in I Am Become Death, it is reasonable to think that he was conceived around the end of Season Two. - I doubt Maya would have sex with her dead brother lying near the bed. • That sentence could be misinterpreted. • They could have always done it in another room. • The sex between the two was never confirmed. - Noah does not appear to be of Hispanic descent.
Maya will make-out with more male characters.	Maya snogged Sylar ("Truth & Consequences") She also had sexual relations with Mohinder ("The Butterfly Effect")	+ Women from South America all have the ability of superhuman sexiness • She's not from South America, but she still has this ability. + Maya also loves waffles.
Maya will become Molly's new guardian.	None.	+ Maya has left to make amends for her sins. She can more than make up for her sins by taking care of an orphaned child like Molly. + Her previous guardians, Matt and Mohinder are no longer taking care of Molly because of their other concerns. - Molly is already with Mohinder's grandparents. + Knowing Maya better, Molly probably trusts Maya more to be her guardian. - Maya wasn't shown to have much interaction with Molly. + It was because of Molly that Maya knew of Alejandro's death. - That qualifies as an interaction, not as much interaction.
Maya will be killed by Sylar in Volume 4.	None.	+ He has killed her before. - She doesn't have an ability anymore, which makes her uninteresting for Sylar, just as he told Peter. + Sylar doesn't know she lost her ability. • You never know she might get them back by the end of the season or a different power? - It has been hinted by Arthur that if the formula is used on someone whose power he took, said person would regain his/her former ability.
Maya will not return in Volume 4.	None.	+ We haven't been seeing much of her lately. + The writers are no doubt aware that many fans don't want her to return.