UT UT - Macin Smith, 17, St George, 1 Sept 2015

[Howl]

I came across this article from December 2021. Macin Smith's uncle shares new insights into nephew's disappearance, offers hope for others.

The article quotes part of Macin's uncle's facebook post from Dec. 2021:

"Macin suffered from depression, he had tried to commit suicide when he was 15, and was hospitalized, during this time. Macin felt he was different, and felt he did not fit in. I have read the note he left, and it is heartbreaking. I have always felt Macin committed suicide, but I have always wanted answers, and if that is what happened, a proper resting place for him, and the peace of knowing."

The facebook post is much longer and is quite beautiful in encouraging those who are suffering to know they are loved and can seek help. It can be read in the article linked above, but the paragraph above seems most relevant to the discussion here of what happened to Macin.

 

[StephanieH]

If he was leaving to start a new life, he would have at least brought his wallet. I think he did commit suicide, but HOW has he remained hidden for so long? That's what baffles me...

 

[Sweetluv]

When I think of Macins case, I am reminded of Rico Harris and Bryce Laspisa.....
What happened and where are these 3 young men? Sad....

 

[Sweetluv]

September 1, 2015...where is Macin!!??

 

[Qub81]

I think that if he had committed suicide, the body would have been found by now. <modsnip - not victim friendly>

 

[Catmommy]

Macin had at least one suicide attempt in the past that we know of. We do not know the contents of the note he wrote only that he took no belongings with him when he left. Perhaps his depression and problems with his family made him decide to not ever be found when he did what he felt like he had to do. I wish Macin was alive and living his best life. I doubt very seriously that he is.

 

[Jaybee90]

Bumping for Macin

 

[Sweetluv]

Checking in...Bump!

 

[Sweetluv]

I'm not sure when the last time was that a thorough search of the area was done...but Macin left with no personal items, money or cell...whether he walked away from his (old) life or committed suicide is unknown, but I hope Macin is found soon.

 

[Sweetluv]

September 1, 2015...Thinking of Macin!

 

[Sweetluv]

Macin Smith and Bryce Laspisa..where are they!?
Sept 1, 2015 was the last time anyone had seen or spoken to Macin

 

[Sweetluv]

No new updates

 

[Sweetluv]

Missing since Sept 1, 2015...10 years today! Where is Macin?

 

[xxbreak]

We don’t stop loving. We don’t forget. We don’t stop hurting. We don’t get over it. So we journey forward. Doing the best we can. We hold them in our hearts until we’re together again.

Macin Smith - April 7,1998
disappeared September 1, 2015

 

[Caring1]

One new exclusion for Macin, UP65313

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

3 Unidentified Person Exclusions

 

[Sweetluv]

Macin was added to the Doe Network today

 

[PezCandy]

Macin was added to the Doe Network today

Can you add a link please? I'm having a heck of a time finding it, the site is not loading properly on my end which could be why.

 

[Sweetluv]

@Caring1 ...I always have trouble with linking from the Doe Network..are you able to ?
Thanks in advance!

 

[Caring1]

@Caring1 ...I always have trouble with linking from the Doe Network..are you able to ?
Thanks in advance!

https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=6876DMUT

 

[Sweetluv]

There is an update for Macin on Doe Network today. It states that Macin MAY HAVE traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada. I wonder what prompted this assumption?