On the morning of September 1, 2015, 17-year-old Macin Darrin Smith left his family home in St. George, Utah, apparently on his way to catch the school bus.
He never made it to the bus stop.
He never arrived at school.
And after more than a decade, Macin’s whereabouts remain unknown.
The Morning Macin Vanished
Macin was living with his parents in the Little Valley area of St. George at the time. The family had moved to Utah from Canada only a few months before he disappeared.
His father woke him for school that morning and then went back to sleep at around 7:00 a.m.
According to his parents, they later heard Macin in the kitchen. He was believed to have left the house at approximately 7:40 a.m., when they heard the garage door close.
His scheduled bus pickup was only about a two-minute walk from the house, with the bus expected around 7:41 a.m.
But Macin never boarded it.
He also failed to show up at Desert Hills High School, where he was a senior.
That afternoon, his parents expected him home around 3:15 p.m. When he did not return, they contacted the school and learned something alarming: Macin had not attended classes that day.
His mother reported him missing to the St. George Police Department shortly before 10:00 p.m.
Who Was Macin?
Macin was born on April 7, 1998, to Tracey and Darrin Smith.
He was the youngest of six children and, at the time of his disappearance, was the only child still living at the family home.
Those who knew him described him as a quiet and shy teenager. He enjoyed video games and was particularly interested in anime, which he sometimes watched late into the night.
His disappearance came only months after his family had relocated from Canada to Utah.
The Note Found After His Disappearance
About a week after Macin vanished, his mother discovered a three-page handwritten letter inside his wallet.
Authorities have not publicly released the contents of the letter. According to his parents, however, the note indicated that Macin had thoughts of harming himself and expressed a desire to leave.
Investigators also examined the teenager’s laptop and reportedly found an old, deleted Word document discussing an attempt to take his own life.
His parents told investigators that Macin had struggled with depression and had previously attempted suicide while living in Canada. They also believed he had begun experiencing another period of depression in the weeks before he disappeared.
Despite those concerns, Macin left behind many things someone might normally take if planning to leave home for an extended period.
His cellphone and laptop remained at the house after his father had taken them away as punishment for staying up watching anime.
Macin also left behind his wallet, money, passport and clothing.
A Mystery With No Clear Answer
Investigators have received numerous tips over the years, including reports of possible sightings in different parts of the central and southwestern United States.
None of those reports has been confirmed as Macin.
Questions have also surrounded statements made by his parents and their involvement in the investigation. According to the supplied case information, investigators identified inconsistencies between some statements given to authorities and those made publicly.
The source also states that Macin’s parents did not regularly contact detectives for updates and did not participate in searches for him.
These circumstances have generated considerable public speculation, but they have not produced a confirmed explanation for what happened to Macin.
Was Macin a Runaway?
Authorities have not ruled out the possibility that Macin left voluntarily.
At the same time, investigators have not established that he is alive, and the possibility that he may have died has also not been eliminated.
Importantly, foul play is not currently suspected according to the supplied case information.
Without a confirmed sighting, physical evidence, or a definitive explanation for why Macin disappeared, the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear.
Life After Macin’s Disappearance
Macin’s parents divorced in May 2018, after more than three decades of marriage. Both later remarried.
In January 2019, a memorial bench dedicated to Macin was unveiled at Crimson Ridge Park in St. George.
A $10,000 reward has been offered by his family for information that leads to finding Macin.
Despite years of investigation and countless tips, the case remains classified as a missing-person case.
What Did Happen to Macin Smith?
The last confirmed chapter of Macin’s story is remarkably simple: a teenager was expected to walk a short distance to his school bus on an ordinary September morning.
He never arrived.
He left behind his phone, computer, money, passport and clothes, while also leaving behind a troubling note that raised serious concerns about his state of mind.
Whether Macin chose to disappear, suffered harm, or met another fate remains unknown.
More than a decade later, his family is still without the answer to the most important question:
Where is Macin Smith?
Macin’s Description
- Date of birth: April 7, 1998
- Age at disappearance: 17
- Race: Caucasian
- Hair: Blond
- Eyes: Blue
- Height: 6’4″
- Weight: Approximately 200 pounds
- Last known clothing: Black Nike sneakers with blue soles and green eyelets/accents
If You Have Information
Anyone with information about Macin Darrin Smith’s disappearance is asked to contact:
Saint George Police Department:
(435) 627-4300
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children:
(800) 843-5678
The Unsolved Disappearance of Macin Smith: The Teenager Who Never Reached School
On the morning of September 1, 2015, 17-year-old Macin Darrin Smith left his family home in St. George, Utah, apparently on his way to catch the school bus.
He never made it to the bus stop.
He never arrived at school.
And after more than a decade, Macin’s whereabouts remain unknown.
The Morning Macin Vanished
Macin was living with his parents in the Little Valley area of St. George at the time. The family had moved to Utah from Canada only a few months before he disappeared.
His father woke him for school that morning and then went back to sleep at around 7:00 a.m.
According to his parents, they later heard Macin in the kitchen. He was believed to have left the house at approximately 7:40 a.m., when they heard the garage door close.
His scheduled bus pickup was only about a two-minute walk from the house, with the bus expected around 7:41 a.m.
But Macin never boarded it.
He also failed to show up at Desert Hills High School, where he was a senior.
That afternoon, his parents expected him home around 3:15 p.m. When he did not return, they contacted the school and learned something alarming: Macin had not attended classes that day.
His mother reported him missing to the St. George Police Department shortly before 10:00 p.m.
Who Was Macin?
Macin was born on April 7, 1998, to Tracey and Darrin Smith.
He was the youngest of six children and, at the time of his disappearance, was the only child still living at the family home.
Those who knew him described him as a quiet and shy teenager. He enjoyed video games and was particularly interested in anime, which he sometimes watched late into the night.
His disappearance came only months after his family had relocated from Canada to Utah.
The Note Found After His Disappearance
About a week after Macin vanished, his mother discovered a three-page handwritten letter inside his wallet.
Authorities have not publicly released the contents of the letter. According to his parents, however, the note indicated that Macin had thoughts of harming himself and expressed a desire to leave.
Investigators also examined the teenager’s laptop and reportedly found an old, deleted Word document discussing an attempt to take his own life.
His parents told investigators that Macin had struggled with depression and had previously attempted suicide while living in Canada. They also believed he had begun experiencing another period of depression in the weeks before he disappeared.
Despite those concerns, Macin left behind many things someone might normally take if planning to leave home for an extended period.
His cellphone and laptop remained at the house after his father had taken them away as punishment for staying up watching anime.
Macin also left behind his wallet, money, passport and clothing.
A Mystery With No Clear Answer
Investigators have received numerous tips over the years, including reports of possible sightings in different parts of the central and southwestern United States.
None of those reports has been confirmed as Macin.
Questions have also surrounded statements made by his parents and their involvement in the investigation. According to the supplied case information, investigators identified inconsistencies between some statements given to authorities and those made publicly.
The source also states that Macin’s parents did not regularly contact detectives for updates and did not participate in searches for him.
These circumstances have generated considerable public speculation, but they have not produced a confirmed explanation for what happened to Macin.
Was Macin a Runaway?
Authorities have not ruled out the possibility that Macin left voluntarily.
At the same time, investigators have not established that he is alive, and the possibility that he may have died has also not been eliminated.
Importantly, foul play is not currently suspected according to the supplied case information.
Without a confirmed sighting, physical evidence, or a definitive explanation for why Macin disappeared, the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear.
Life After Macin’s Disappearance
Macin’s parents divorced in May 2018, after more than three decades of marriage. Both later remarried.
In January 2019, a memorial bench dedicated to Macin was unveiled at Crimson Ridge Park in St. George.
A $10,000 reward has been offered by his family for information that leads to finding Macin.
Despite years of investigation and countless tips, the case remains classified as a missing-person case.
What Did Happen to Macin Smith?
The last confirmed chapter of Macin’s story is remarkably simple: a teenager was expected to walk a short distance to his school bus on an ordinary September morning.
He never arrived.
He left behind his phone, computer, money, passport and clothes, while also leaving behind a troubling note that raised serious concerns about his state of mind.
Whether Macin chose to disappear, suffered harm, or met another fate remains unknown.
More than a decade later, his family is still without the answer to the most important question:
Where is Macin Smith?
Macin’s Description
- Date of birth: April 7, 1998
- Age at disappearance: 17
- Race: Caucasian
- Hair: Blond
- Eyes: Blue
- Height: 6’4″
- Weight: Approximately 200 pounds
- Last known clothing: Black Nike sneakers with blue soles and green eyelets/accents
If You Have Information
Anyone with information about Macin Darrin Smith’s disappearance is asked to contact:
Saint George Police Department:
(435) 627-4300
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children:
(800) 843-5678
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