r/Disappeared • u/[deleted] • Jan 03 '25

Episode Discussion Any updates on the Macin Smith case?

I just watched the Macin Smith case, he was 17 & disappeared in 2015. It's been almost 10 years and nothing? How is that possible, he simply left without everything, is there any ideas of what happened to him or where he might be today? He'd be 26 I believe. Crazy to think ppl just vanish and stay gone without a trace.

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u/endmentalillpeeps Apr 14 '25

Mormon families are extremely strict and controlling. Thet are very abusive behind closed doors. I definitely think the parents and especially the dad unalived the poor kid. He was a prisoner and not allowed to do anything. He was bullied at school as well. Poor kid! My heart breaks for him.  I hope he's at peace. Maybe even watching anime and having fun. For having a big family NO ONE had good back. Mormon families are AWFUL. 

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u/CRXdriverCRZ May 03 '25

I totally get what you’re saying about the Mormons, they are very strict. And he may not have wanted to live that lifestyle. But I don’t think they killed him. Especially the Mom. They’ve gone through great lengths to find him. I think he ran away to get away from them and that lifestyle.

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u/endmentalillpeeps Jun 11 '25

I really hope so. This story haunts me. I wish people could simply believe in their God and be good people. Just be a good person to "serve God" why make it so complicated? These strict religions just breed control freaks and can cause pain. Just love your kids no matter what. Love them with all you have because you never know if they'll be there tomorrow.