WHERE IS Macin Smith?! Police Now Focusing On His Father?!

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[@ElleEasternSuburbsMum]

I feel like his dad was one of those dads that couldn’t understand why his son was different to him and had different hobbies. He comes across as very controlling.

[@HunterWoodlawn]

Elle Handley THIS

[@lunagirl4039]

My gut says look at the father... More intrusively..... There is an unsettling disconnect.

[@Dudebro123]

Dad was probably controlling, but I think the kid took his own life

[@ElleEasternSuburbsMum]

heartgirl79 I don’t necessarily think the father was the whole cause of the disappearance, but possibly a contributing factor

[@KrazyAwesomeful]

yeah I really think its the dad and that he planted that letter in the wallet idk

[@LillyLavine]

Strict parents raise sneaky kids 🤷‍♀️ sounds like communication between parents and child was bad/non existant.

[@marcalexwatts]

This is so true, my parents were so strict growing up and we was so closed and secretive towards them and now my brothers and I are older and they can't tell us what to do we are so much more open and honest.

[@annc5442]

Marc Alex Watts I agree. I grew up with basically all my parents trust and little rules. I never went to a party, shit I had my first drink at 23.

[@deceased988]

honestly i agree , i never was allowed to go anywhere so i always looked for someway to leave, but it lead to me getting arrested for a couple days. i acknowledge it was my fault but the only reason why i left was because i didn’t like feeling restricted 24/7. now i’m able to leave the house once every 2 or 3 weeks and i find no interest in doing anything like i use to.

[@aliciaamonaee]

I agree, I hate hiding things from my parents and sneaking around but it is what it is. Hopefully when I get older I can be more open or honest. Not even older but out of the house. 1 more year ☺️

[@Rayowag]

This! I know so many people that had strict parents and still have some personality traits from that.

[@bobbi5355]

It’s dangerous to take your kids phone away when they are going out maybe to school or to a friends house they should always have a phone. Take it away when they are at home and safe

[@denise8791]

I do agree with that. It's getting easier to monitor phones nowadays so at least knowing where they are and being able to contact them when they are away easily is a safe idea.

[@Ellie-uu8qz]

Bobbi W or even give them a flip phone that juts makes calls

[@ElinWinblad]

So strange to hear. After growing up with Fred range of a 5 mile area starting at age 4 in a large city in 80s. All you had to do was be home by dark. Everyone knew stranger danger etc. we were always in packs anyway. Even daycare let anyone over age 5 go play in the woods without adults. You definitely don’t need a phone. They are a handy tool but not a necessity.

[@cjholt633]

LMAO You do know for CENTURIES- THOUSANDS of years kids left their homes without a phone.

[@Ellie-uu8qz]

CJ Holt yes, but if you child goes missing there’s a bigger chance they will be found as you can track the phone, or they can use the phone to call for help, really in 2019 if you don’t give you kids a phone (if they go out alone) that’s not safe, these things were made to make life easier, and u don’t need to give them an iphone, a basic £20 one will do the same thing.

[@negrita0604]

MY UNCLE HAD BEEN MISSING FOR 35 YEARS... HE JUST CONTACTED MY DAD IN 2020 AND TOLD HIM THAT HE WAS IN LA THIS WHOLE TIME. SOME FAMILY THOUGHT HE WAS DEAD. SO IT IS A HUGE POSSIBILITY HE JUST DOESNT WANT TO BE FOUND

[@McGullicutty]

@Mamma V I’m sorry for the pain that your dad and whole family had to go through, I’m sure it had to be absolutely devastating. But I’m also so glad that your uncle is still alive and that you all finally got some closure. ❤️

[@angelika_munkastrap4634]

Just be prepared that he can leave again just as suddenly. They do that

[@korseygorle955]

why is this in all caps? do you think what you have to say is somehow more important than anyone else's input?

[@angelika_munkastrap4634]

@Korsey Gorle She probably didn't realise she was stuck in capslock till she was finished then couldn't be bothered retyping it, it happens

[@angelika_munkastrap4634]

@Mindy Hardebeck Who did I attack? I'm supporting the original commenter Mamma V by suggesting to Korsey a reason why she may have written in capslock. I support people, maybe that's not something you do, but when I see someone being offended by someone, I step up.

[@kristencurtis7031]

Befriend quiet children and adults!! They often have profound thoughts and are very loyal.

[@ao7616]

Kristen Curtis amazing comment so true

[@lunaglenda1181]

This !! I befriended all of the “quiet” “outcast” kids in high school. And let me tell you those are my Loyalest friends.

[@whatabouttheearth]

Or there is the slight possibility that they are the quiet type of budding serial killer

[@secrets0002]

True in my case...I'm adult 😉

[@rebecajay713]

I'm such a quiet person and very loyal I have no friends because of this. It's sad and hurts

[@lizzyliz9915]

Anything's possible🤔 For his sake I hope he just took off and is enjoying life.

[@LaurenWoz421]

Kim Hoffa me too, but I wish he would just write or call his mom and say “I’m ok - but I don’t want to come home. I’m sorry.” Or something. So she knows he is alive and ok at least. I just cannot imagine, as a parent myself, not knowing. Having no closure. I’d be crushed if my teen daughter wanted nothing to do with me- because she. Is. My. World. Always. But I would be more crushed not knowing what happened or if she was alive or not or in pain/suffering, needing help. I hope he sees this video if he is alive, just sends her a letter or *something* . My heartbreaks for her/ the family. ♥️

[@ChrisTina-jj2ie]

Kim Hoffa, I love your pic

[@lizzyliz9915]

@@ChrisTina-jj2ie Thanks 🦋

[@mam7069]

It’s really precious that his family used an anime version of Macin on the bench. Perhaps too little, too late, but their respect for his hobby/passion is heartwarming and poignant.

[@user-bx8jq8kl7i]

My thoughts exactly! I got a little choked up at that, not going to lie

[@lexxfrost798]

I thought the same thing. 😭💔

[@BryanHeartBreaker]

It’s always too little too late when it comes to parents and their kids.

[@kitteekittee4010]

@@BryanHeartBreaker no it isnt!

[@BryanHeartBreaker]

kitteekittee uhm yeah it is. If it wasn’t, he’d still be home.

[@clyzsalyzsa]

This case has hit close to home. My best friend was in a similar frustrating situation with his parents. He was meant to graduate in the next year. He excelled at school, was meant to go to med school. His parents controlled him whenever they could. Our friend group played WoW and he wouldn't be allowed to play on school nights, only on weekends. I remember when he would talk to us about how excited he was to get out of there and flee like his siblings had. The last night we had ever spoken to him, his mom was mad about his track and field results and destroyed his computer. She tore it from the wall, threw it, just total chaos. He spoke to one of our other friends about it and said he wouldn't be able to get on for awhile. The following week, his dad found him dead in his car. He had shot himself. It'll be four years next week, and this case just makes my heart ache for my best friend. I hope Macin is happy in the life he lives now, if he is still with us. If he isn't, I hope he rests easy and has found peace.

[@l0verofallthings]

i'm so sorry for your loss ❤️

[@Amirikal09]

I’m so sorry to hear about your friend. That’s why I’m so easy on my kids cause I don’t want to ever want to kill them selves. I bet his parents feel real bad.

[@juliaann5862]

Oh God, I’m so sorry

[@rocknrolldoll5219]

That’s so sad and such a loss of life - and somebody who was probably going to do great things for others. Sorry for the loss of your friend. This is what happens when parents control and become overbearing, but cruel, sometimes you back somebody in to a corner and they feel powerless to do anything but take the power back by taking their life. So sad. Sending you hugs and may your friend be playing WoW and have found peace.

[@shubhitasharma8054]

This is heartbreaking, I hope you can overcome this loss.

[@suzibee6467]

I feel like if Macin is out there, he doesn’t want to be found and that should be respected. I feel bad for his mother though.

[@mhatrash179]

Suzi Bee If he had said "I left home, please don't find me" then his mum would be at ease

[@sonnygL7]

Suzi Bee - I agree with you completely, no one ever knows what goes on in privacy so maybe he had his reasons and felt he had no other choice. We are only hearing one side of the story. The only thing I worry for is that Macin was simply a child, maybe he was older mentally than his young years of life. Not only that but human trafficking is so big right now. I work with youth and It’s scary and sad to see so many kids young adults fall victim to exploitation.

[@sonnygL7]

Mha Trash - he also told his mom once that if he ever did leave home he would never tell anyone. Maybe this was something he was planning for sometime. We don’t know what Macin was dealing with at home. Especially, if he had strict parents-allegedly.

[@suzibee6467]

Yeah it’s tough on his mum. I just hope he’s found peace somewhere. His eyes look so sad.

[@sonnygL7]

Suzi Bee - that’s crazy you say that’, I so saw the same. you can see sadness in his eyes even with a smile. If he is out there or even reading any of these comments I hope he is at peace. That he finds comfort and happiness in any shape or form. And if he doesn’t want to be found we should all respect that. 🌻🌄💛

[@bmays94]

i hate not knowing the answers to the "where is...?" series.

[@cecilia4947]

Same, like I know there won't be an answer but I still get frustrated

[@brianagarcia2889]

She does have a few updates on a few cases one even from my home town unfortunatly not good circumstances. It's the Missing Zoe Campos video she covered. RIP Zoey

[@shandiwarren6454]

@@cecilia4947 Sometimes we do end up getting an answer, though. Just depends. Unfortunately, the ending isn't always a happy one, but in those cases, I hope they're happy in Heaven.

[@fragmentarybutterfly]

I read Audrey and Jonathan's update today actually, 6 people were arrested and charged with their murder. 😢🙏

[@lindseypayne3450]

Have you watched disappeared ? It’s on Hulu and you can google like to see if they’ve been found after their episode had aired it’s very interesting

[@spencerfrankclayton4348]

I hope Macin is living a happy, free life in California.

[@shofranz-moss4002]

Same thought.

[@Isabel-ge1ou]

Spencer Frank Clayton I hope he is ok. i hope he lives with a girlfriend somewhere in the town. oh god no.

[@katwood89]

...with his sugar daddy spoiling him

[@TomLloyd-18]

@@katwood89 doesn't really matter who he chooses to be happy with . . . just hope he is safe and happy

[@lilithlevi9534]

You think it? I hope it too but angels come back to god when evil is around...poor kid if i think i survived in hell i did not have a childhood cause i grew in a drug house my parents died of overdose at his age i was married to my dealer i passed street rapes 3 husbands 3 dead childten 2 husbands in jail this last who wants manipulates me but i m 29 on the paper i traveled the world i even finally knock him down after i died 8 min in 2017 when i was in street if was not to read the bible i died crazy ok today i ve ptsd i m at grandmom home the lake and the forest behind 18 years of addictions good moments were few but things few people feel but disgraces...and this poor angel strict with him can have a good life how can you be mean with him and good lookin trust me cause i was it very much at his age only got things harder to me i risked to die everyday i even was kidnapped cause i m from east eu so i m here cause an abusive adoption and i m here ok depression suicidal gettin help a daugther too but he reallyas no one but he did not deserve it

[@texasgal6201]

I would have NEVER cancelled his phone until the day I heard from him.

[@wednesday3561]

Same! How odd 🤔

[@j_me]

the parents confiscated the phone though so he didn't have it on him when he went missing

[@livs9961]

it also costs money to keep a phone on and i know t seems like money shouldn't ever matter when your kid is missing but it adds up quickly

[@mikaylajohnson7911]

There is a girl from my town that has been missing for a while her name is Caitlin Denison. This case is really weird because she just up and disappeared about 10 years after her cousin (definitely in the same family not 100% sure on relation) was murdered in her friends home. No one has seen or heard from Caitlin since January of 2018 but there has thought to have been some sightings. Everyone in My town is still very much in search of her and I was hoping you could help get her name out there!

[@TheRealLadyAlex]

Have you sent Kendall a direct msg here to her KZbin inbox? If not, please do! I'm disabled & not able to work so I have some free time on my hands... So if I can help at all, please let me know! Hope Kendall does a story on this young lady! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@josemelendez8006]

I hope shes found.looked her up couldnt find anything

[@ashleyrussell5699]

I hope she see’s this comment.

[@JodisPolish]

@@josemelendez8006 If you google Brianna Denison and Caitlin Denison together, you'll find it.

[@mikaylajohnson7911]

Lady Alex I have messaged her! But any help with just bringing attention to her case helps!

[@alicekennedy6983]

I'm not really feeling any bad vibes about this one. I really do think that he just ran away to start a new life

[@Sonicxis4ever]

you know what’s interesting? I don’t think anything bad happened to him. Nothing major or traumatic really happened before his disappearance but I mean anything is possible.

[@kimleblanc8739]

I said the exact same thing to myself when I was like halfway though the video. Like I am just not getting any bad gut feelings about this one.

[@gretas950]

Idk, definitely weird to run away from home with no phone, wallet or credit card. Since he was suffering from depression and wrote that note about being “done” with everything, I believe he probably took his own life. I hope I’m wrong though

[@chrisbarron6860]

Well going off of the assumption that he ran away he probably knew that his phone could be tracked and the same goes for his credit card I'm sure a lot of people including me in the situation that running away seemed the best option then leaving anything that could be used to track me would be left behind

[@bm.3759]

Shaun Archer no something did happen to him. His strict parents perhaps. But I don’t get it why he left his ID cards and stuff. Unless he wanted to make it look like a disappearance and not a run away. That’s why it caused many conspiracies

[@jaimesimpson1665]

I think he ran away and the reason he didnt take his wallet and ID is because he was going to obtain a new identity so he couldn't be found

[@theLatestkraze]

Jaime Simpson or he already had one plot twist

[@jaimesimpson1665]

That's true but maybe he just decided to run away and even be homeless because he got so tired of his parents

[@stellaleonard5024]

AFSS

[@rosieg4813]

@Desley if he was upset about not having access to the internet I am sure he was working on getting one or maybe he had met someone online to help .. its not that hard. I just hope and pray 1 day he will let his family know he is alive and ok

[@miski51]

If he did run away I think it's selfish of him to not even call his mother and say that he is alive and well. I can't even imagine the pain and suffering his family is going through not knowing if something bad happened to him or even if he is alive.

[@CuratingCalm]

I really hope Macin is on some beach in California, surfing! Probably learning to be a surfing instructor and living his best life. It’s really depressing to think otherwise. I really wish someone could’ve told him, there’s nothing wrong in being different, and that he’s loved and wanted. He deserves to be happy and live the life he always wanted. I hope he’s okay!

[@alexandragledhill107]

Imagine if Macin is out there, watching this and reading the comments. I hope you’re doing good if you are ❤️

[@kccourt6910]

Phoenix Moon Tarot chills 🤯

[@toribarratt1959]

He doesn’t have his phone 💖

[@user-xs3lc4ky4h]

@@toribarratt1959 Library computers, he could have stole a phone, or he even could have bought one.

[@aubriemarino82]

Tori Barratt it’s been years he could have one now

[@merncat75]

@@user-xs3lc4ky4h THANK YOU for saying could *have* I cringe every single time I see somebody write could *of* 🤦‍♀️ It shocks me how often I see that too..

[@lorenagonza1]

He sounds like a good kid, I lived in California and there's a large homeless population I will keep an eye open for him.

[@brittanyholtgreven4106]

@@sleepygirl8005 they usually are

[@musicmuse9829]

Same i live in the koreatown/Westlake area and there are a lot of homeless and imagine could be out there

[@Isabel-ge1ou]

this is what i was thinking. i ended up in san francisco. PLEASE look for him if you live there, i don’t anymore. he is super recognizable with the eyes.....

[@mia.nickel]

He sounds like a great guy. I would’ve loved to be his friend!

[@goldentree6616]

Same!

[@KendallRae]

I agree :)

[@lizzie_pink4509]

Me too :)

[@spicydalaylah1111]

Mia Frazier I know :,) I would’ve loved to be his friend and hang out and watch anime together. He sounds like such a nice guy

[@aylinitzel.]

Same here

[@dmbdana]

I ran away at 16 from a controlling mother. During an argument, she told me that if I wouldn’t conform, to get out of her house. So, I went to my room and packed. She didn’t think I would leave. Then, she didn’t think I would stay gone. Kids get tired of it and want out.

[@Scrappicat]

But he didn't pack anything (at least not that we know of).

[@leticiasechini6081]

And did you ever come back? How did you "survive"? World can be really cruel, I hope you're doing alright ♥

[@dragonninja3655]

This doesn't seem to be a case of bad or abusive parents though. Lots of parents limit their kids media/gaming, even if the parents share the same passion. This kid seems to just have a bad mental illness. Did he think he was going to get more anime and gaming on the streets than he did at home? And he only had one year left before he was off to college. There was no reason to risk his life, his security, his access to the amenities, food, and the passions he says he loves, etc. Unfortunately if he hasn't come back by now he is probably either dead or in a really bad situation he can't easily get out of.

[@zoeyfraulino5582]

the fact that he was a senior in high school and they were taking his things and treating him like a child geez louise I don't blame him, he probably felt like they didn't even know him

[@evarensman4137]

Damn i would’ve run away too

[@krtravel3722]

In my house, anything was punishable by grounding and grounding meant no phone, computer, tv, dinner with family, games with siblings, and no access to yo ur favorite clothing. I was grounded a week before I went off to college for not putting the pillows on my bed correctly, it’s a control thing 100%

[@NikkiC777]

@@krtravel3722 That's crazy. That is very extreme too. Taking away someone's favorite clothing and banning them from dinner with the family is definitely going too far. Punishing a kid for not placing the pillows on their bed "correctly" is going too far.

[@noonespecial619]

As a parent with children of all ages from 10-21, when you live at home there are still rules. I also know my children very well and we talk about everything. I don’t think I would take a nearly adult child’s phone away but every parent does things different.

[@mrsleigh7806]

@@noonespecial619 There are rules, but some parents become so strict that nothing a child does will please them, anything less than perfection is punished. I’ve seen it drive kids away before.

[@hhtptai]

I hope he's alive and happy, wherever he is and enjoying his anime.

[@cuerbear]

One of the things that really shows the mom cares is that on the bench he’s drawn in an anime art style

[@mowganashwey]

God, that made me tear up.

[@amandanegrete1306]

I wish she would have protected her son from her bully husband.

[@Atwatervillagemommy]

He would blend in here in Los Angeles. He honestly looks like half my neighbors. Macin, if you’re reading the comments. Live well and live free!

[@dragonninja3655]

Are you encouraging him to stay on the streets? From this, his parents don't even seem bad or abusive. This seems like a case of a kid just being really dumb and not appreciating what he had. I don't think he's playing many games or watching anime on the streets. Good grief, he only had a year left until college too. I hope he is still alive, but if he hasn't come back yet he's probably in a really bad situation he can't get out of if he is still alive.

[@AdventuresofZachandB]

I don’t know, but I just have a heavy feeling that he’s still out there. Agree with you, he doesn’t want to be found. He’ll likely pop up one day.

[@alexromero9221]

Macin really reminds me of your husband, they're pretty similar looking

[@Dradeolanebezerra]

Did you married him?

[@AveryCreates]

I have the same hunch. He went on to start over from scratch. I hope he's well.

[@crazy89jp]

I got the same vibe!! Idk why but this whole video I just got the feeling he just took off and started over somewhere new!! Maybe even got a new name and identification... I bet he’s out there somewhere safe and just wanting to not be bothered!

[@jackieb.2642]

I get the same feeling honestly. I personally think he ran away to start over and just wanted freedom from his parents. I definitely think he'll pop up one day.

[@intothemystic5223]

I'm only 18 minutes into it so this may get answered but I wonder if he had an internet friend who came and got him that morning and then helped him start over.

[@24questlove]

into the mystic true never thought of this

[@mls617983]

into the mystic they searched his social media, his laptop, and phone but didn’t find anything like that.

[@AshleyMintz]

@@mls617983 he could have deleted everything so that they wouldn't find anything.....

[@mls617983]

Wild Enemy it’s possible but they sent off his electronics to have the police forensics go over everything. The only thing they found suspicious was that he deleted his KZbin history. Also, it was mentioned he wasn’t really into social media that much.

[@intothemystic5223]

If he was talking to someone...and I mean physically talking, not messages...through a gaming system, there wouldn't be record of it.

[@nevaehsteele1164]

Only you can make a 40 minute video fell like 10😂

[@lakieshaorchard3158]

nevaeh. steele LITTERALLY!!! I’ve watched everything of hers

[@angelaoriel5912]

I DIDNT EVEN NOTICE THE DURATION OMG

[@catherineb196]

nevaeh. steele This is one of her many superpowers for sure!

[@allykatt1908]

Omggggg I relate 😂😂😂😂

[@jessicakabelwelter2774]

When Kendall said she did not drive because she has anxiety... I felt that...

[@pvrpl313]

Same. I have a really big anxiety around driving

[@ef3871]

Yeah same here. It’s gotten much better though. But I HATE driving other people around

[@Lexibellington]

I haven’t driven in six years...I feel you

[@k14dizzle4t]

Same. I still don’t have my license because driving gives me panic attacks

[@psghettithomas1148]

It seems to be an increasingly common thing, not wanting to drive. I love driving. I'd drive across the U.S. alone just checking out the sights if I had the time and money so I don't really understand this. But I feel bad for those who are like this though, guess because my car represents freedom to me. I hope it gets better for you, the anxiety or whatever may hold you back.

[@liv6350]

kendall: “st george is a pretty small town of only 80,000 people” me, living in a town of 5,000 people: *heh*

[@sarahdavis8883]

Lol same

[@yuyarandom5373]

641,676 live in my city so thats super small for me

[@AngelHoffer97]

My town is only 172 people lol

[@allthingshippiepeaceloveha4222]

@@AngelHoffer97 where do u live lol

[@kibbq]

my high school alone had around 4000 people

[@LucyLynette]

Dad is willing to get up in the middle of the night to police his kid's internet usage, but not willing to get up to see him off to school in the morning. That's a pretty clear sign his controlling behavior didn't didn't come from love or overprotectiveness. It was JUST about control. I get why the son bailed.

[@LucyLynette]

Also, I don't recall any mention of how big the age gap was between Macin and his siblings, but if they were close in age, it's weird that ALL of them were already gone from the household... Unless they all flew the coop at 18 for the same reason.

[@shabberplasm32]

But both parents didn't see him. Not just the dad.

[@walkinginthewild]

I don't think any of that is that weird tbh. My parents never saw me off to school in the morning. I wanted to sleep in as much as I could, got up in just enough time to get dressed, brush my teeth, do whatever to my hair, and walked right out the door. They let me just do my thing. As for the siblings, it could be a sign for sure, but also remember Macin moved from Canada right before his senior year, so all the other kids were adults, maybe in college, maybe had jobs. I can see them not wanting to uproot if they didn't have to and then also have to deal with visa stuff, which can be a huge pain. Their dad also didn't move with Macin and his mom right away so the siblings could've been with him still. Like I said, it could for sure be a sign, but I don't think it's much of a red flag.

[@LucyLynette]

@@walkinginthewild It's the contrast that's the red flag for me. The parents were trusting enough to let their teen manage his morning routine independently, but not trusting enough to let that same teen manage his bedtime routines and habits. Most parents tend to lean one way or the other. The mix of the two is the oddity.

[@4freedomjustice357]

🙌🏻🏆🙌🏻

[@Hithereitsmee]

Whatever you did with the camera, placement, lighting, makeup, hair, soul whateverrrr. This is it girl. 😍

[@lauren255]

i know she’s gorgeous

[@Tschuliettaaa]

Raina Tenorio ♥️ thats what i thought!! ♥️

[@krist3nmari38]

She's just glowing lately isnt she! ♡

[@MarcianMarshmallows]

To be fair she always looks fucking perfect in every video. I’m always distracted by her looks (and dogs in the background)

[@m_k_rose]

Raina Tenorio i know! So relaxing to look at it sucha vibe

[@mandiejonsen]

I packed and left my “family” 21 years ago. I don’t want to be found. I hope he is alive.

[@Hypocricy_rules_supreme]

Me too. No regrets and the best decision ever. Only my mum knows my location and now I hear my younger sister has followed in my footsteps. So much for "family"

[@ac.7724]

@@Hypocricy_rules_supreme I wish I had had the guts to do what y'all did. Damn.

[@allie54774]

I hope youve found happiness 💖

[@thrill_lords8409]

Sometimes family isnt all what it’s made out to be tbh.. leaving the family is what makes you happy.. I feel y’all..

[@matthewstone1465]

im too young to leave but i want to so badly

[@sarakat3707]

This poor kid. Hospitalized for depression, tries to run away and still gets good grades. I can understand why he would want to run away, no matter what he did his parents were still very controlling.

[@amber61pop]

I’ll be honest. Them taking his stuff away even at such an age where you’re basically an adult was triggering to listen to. Reminded me of the suffocation of living at home with my controlling grandma

[@alexiamelo644]

Yeah, I was like, I'm sorry am I mistaken, is he 13 years old?

[@amyseboru7951]

I can relate

[@amber61pop]

Amy Seboru I’m so sorry you can relate. Hopefully you can or will be able to leave and feel safe and secure. Leaving my hometown after high school did wonders to my mental health. Stay strong ❤️

[@bryana50cents16]

Can definitely relate to this.

[@angelnix6114]

For real

[@kitmoira5130]

I wonder if his mum knows where he is and she just let him go. I feel like if they were so close he wouldn't just leave without telling his mum But thats just a thought

[@WallysGirl123]

Kit Moira I thought the EXACT same thing

[@astoldby]

That's why I don't think he left on his own accord.

[@lanavikadorothea1913]

Fallon Cho as a runaway myself, I believe he left by himself.

[@ashleemarie9939]

Interesting theory. I wonder if thats the reason they decided to call off the search. Maybe he recently got in contact with her and assured her hes fine but doesnt want her to look for him. Just seems strange that all of a sudden after 4 years theyve decided to stop looking. I have 2 kids and I know I would NEVER stop until I had answers

[@eileenbaha6544]

I agree but I think she didn’t find out til later on.

[@taylortroxell5395]

he seemed like such a kind soul. i'm forever hoping he's still out there. He deserves the world.

[@FishStank]

“I would have accepted him if he was gay and hoped he would have known that” when you grow up gay you don’t know that... you need someone to tell you that people will still love you ESPECIALLY when your parents raise you religiously and the church says different

[@julz3tt3]

The father was not religious, it doesn't mean automatic biggitry on the Mothers side.

[@FishStank]

Julz XD I don’t mean that the mother was a bigot, just that my parents told me it was a sin and that gays go to hell growing up, and that they’d never have a gay person in their house. That affects someone when they think their parents don’t accept them, even if their parents do. The church of Latter Day Saints also doesn’t have a great track record with supporting the lgbt community either but that’s besides the point because I know not all people in that church feel that way!

[@trollingmermaids]

100% agree. I never told my parents I was bisexual because they made a lot of casual homophobic comments. Recently I came out in anger because of they still make these kind of comments regularly and it pisses me off. My dad immediately got mad at ME and said, "well if I knew you were gay I wouldn't have made fun of them in front of you, I thought this was a safe space for me to be myself" ......... Y'all. I had to leave lest I smack him.

[@cjmiller3686]

TheJohnlovesmusic xo

[@NightlyVibeSounds]

this is very true!!! my mom is lesbian herself and i was still scared to come out to her. in a way when i came out to her, i came out to myself. it was very hard to understand who i was and it was very emotional.

[@noeyexplainssomeofit]

I wonder if one of the reasons he and his mom were enjoying life in Utah so much was because the dad wasn’t present as much. Just a thought.

[@annasommerio6693]

That could be true and it makes sense

[@NikkiC777]

Probably.

[@asaasa7900]

When your kid is depressed and you take their last source of happiness :/

[@melexanie5403]

@@toniwaller654 While this is true in some cases, depression is also genetic and can be very debilitating. Using technology is a way to escape the real world and live in a world that makes sense and has stability. Depression can be triggered in so many different forms. My husband, son, and daughter all have ASD, they also have severe anxiety and depression. Using these things helps to calm their minds and bodies from everything that overwhelms them. Often they use them to help them sleep, because along with those other things, they ALL have insomnia.

[@melexanie5403]

@@toniwaller654 I have 3 people in my home with ASD, also suffering from severe anxiety and depression. You cannot just take away the one thing that calms their minds, and bodies. It would be like me taking away your one way of disconnecting from a world that is loud and visually unstable.

[@emmafoster2268]

I think each situation is different. My teenage son has ASD and ADHD and his internet usage now has to be closely monitored after he was bullied online to the point of trying to take his own life. We thought we were helping him manage his online life responsibly, but didn't see what was hidden. He is slowly recovering, but the internet can be such a dark place. Some people may think we are strict, but he simply didn't understand that he was being bullied because of his ASD. Too much screen time also affects his sleep so we have to be careful about that. There is no one size fits all solution here.

[@Jdjustsaying]

Absolutely, even if they restricted his use for his own good, coming down on kids by taking away all choices is destructive in the extreme. And, having expectations that are unrealistic is the most destructive thing you can do to a child. Studying psychology, this is considered more harmful than most abuse because the child has nowhere to go, because they feel they are not good enough no matter what they do.

[@bettyir4302]

Him playing all night would lead to sleep deprivation which in turn causes more depression.

[@kayleabrown8851]

I went to school with him when he lived in Canada. Never really talked to him but I new him from classes. I hope he's alright, happy and healthy.

[@Emily-cv9co]

‼️‼️PLEASE‼️‼️ look into “Emily Hieber” she’s from Yuma AZ and just disappeared. She went missing in 2013 I believe. She was involved in meth and a local cartel and posted on Facebook before she went missing that someone was out to get her and was scared about her boyfriend getting out of jail in the next week please help her see this and look into this case

[@AirQuotes848]

Is there a profile on The Doe Network or the Charlie Project or a FACEBOOK PAGE?

[@viriddiannaa]

My cousin used to be friends with her, btw I'm from Yuma I always see her billboard every time I go to San Luis. Hope Kendall sees this comment and talks about her case.

[@richiethev4623]

@@AirQuotes848 look on facebook by typing in her name Emily Heiber and her fb missing page pops up :-)

[@Emily-cv9co]

L.DOT.M. Yes just google her name “Emily Hieber”:))

[@hoziersexual]

Never heard of it but for sake of getting it out there, I hope she does!

[@Iheartyoualil]

I would NEVER turn my missing kids phone off.

[@normacook8325]

Same. Even if it had to become MY phone.

[@EastCoastPeace3]

yea that was kinda heartbreaking to hear

[@LaurenH100]

One of my friends passed away when I was 20. I know that's different than having a missing child, but when I called hoping to hear his voice on his voicemail DAYS later, his phone had already been disconnected. I remember being so incredibly angry about it.... I could never.

[@delzek1]

I still keep my Mum's mobile phone online just so I can hear her voice when I am sad it cheers me up after just over three years too hear her funny voicemail message !

[@gostpurp]

delzek1 this really fucking hurt. Love u no homo stay strong holy smokes

[@annagrace5124]

I hope he didn't meet foul play. But to my fellow parents, you MUST talk to your kids. You cannot bulldoze over them forever. Our children must trust us more than anything. They must feel safe enough that they can call us if they take drugs or get drunk at a party, even if they snuck out to get to that party. They must trust beyond anything that they confide in us as a child to parent without fear of punishment! Our parenting must evolve as they grow into their personalities.

[@nicnaciswack8681]

💯💯💯

[@MrsEricClaus]

Amen!!! Love this comment-screenshot it to keep me in check with my two teen girls. We are pretty open... always room for improvement though 😉👍🏼

[@bm-ww8kb]

ironically - his dad wanted to be this dad to his son so much that he rejected that his son wasnt a 'sneaking out, smoking up and bangin chicks' kind of teenager. it seems pretty clear that he wanted his dad to stop punishing him for having chill interests he could do from home.

[@MarcianMarshmallows]

I really hope he’s just living his life somewhere and is okay but the fact that he left his wallet and id behind really concerns me

[@blueskythinking6674]

Yeah that is truly bizarre. He looks like a genuine, good soul . Good looking kid too!!!

[@shanchristinelouisemarley5608]

Omg I know or the fact that his bedroom door was locked??? How did he leave when the door was locked unless he jumped out the window. Or the fact that the mum and dad said they heard him making food and heard the garage door opening like who was in the house making noise and who opened the garage door. I dont understand why he would leave his wallet. I really hope he is okay. Hes a beautiful man , just had a heart of gold and a few mental health issues I wish I could hug him

[@shanchristinelouisemarley5608]

Surely there are cameras around the town, I'm just so confused to how he got out of his house if his bedroom door was locked. And what was he doin up late on the computer

[@32jwhite23]

Just a thought, maybe he purposely left them behind so he won't be found and he could start a new life. I could be wrong though.

[@brianajohnson8172]

Shannon Christine you can lock a door while it’s open and then close it.....

[@Caeljharden]

It’s absolutely INSANE to me that the dad wouldn’t be apart of the shows or televised interviews involving the disappearance. We don’t know what happened to Macin, but what we DO know is that he felt trapped and felt so much like a disappointment that he wrote about it AND had already previously tried to run away. It’s super clear that his dad didn’t understand him. The dad was very much a “man’s man” and was athletic and went to the gym often, but Macin was sensitive and creative, liked to keep to himself, and loved anime.. Macin was more of a mama’s boy. (I don’t mean that in a bad or insulting way) Because of all this, you would think his dad would make it a point to go on tv and show Macin that he isn’t disappointed in him and that he accepts and loves him for who he is. But instead, if Macin is alive and saw that his dad isn’t participating in the search, it sends the message that his dad doesn’t really care that he’s gone and is still disappointed in him.. which is why he wanted to run away in the first place.

[@haileybreann3030]

Cael J. Harden I reaaaaaally have a feeling is dad is a huge part of him missing... like maybe his dad did something? Idk. It’s super weird that the dad took his phone and computer away RIGHT before he went missing?

[@Mila-Nova]

I agree he doesnt seem like he understood him nor cared enough to find him :/

[@Athen239]

Or the Dad just doesn't know how to deal with it and is an example of the "toxic masculine." A guy trying so hard to be a real man, that he doesn't develop the proper social and living skils and thus turns into an angry shadow. That may have also led to his divorce.

[@Caeljharden]

Athen239 yeah I’m almost positive that’s what caused the divorce. The mom knows the dad was a huge part of the reason Macin left and probably blames him constantly... as she should. I imagine the dad made it known that he doesn’t really care if Macin comes back or not so she kicked his ass to the curb. Again, as she should

[@Athen239]

@@Caeljharden I am so glad men are becoming more open to therapy and or other forms of positive development. Don't get me wrong, women as well as anyone who is under another label still need work as well. But I believe that with people bettering themselves, we can prevent situations like this.

[@WhitneyDahlin]

When I was Mason's EXACT age (17 and in my senior year of HS) my parents were so controlling I ran away from home. They took my car away and I had never had a cell phone before. They took my car away because I had to take my sister to school (who's four years younger) and her school started at 8 but (I was so advanced I could have graduated of my junior year and my parents didn't let me) I didn't have to go to school until 11 a.m. but my parents expected me to wait at school until my classes started. So one day I was so bored I went to the Catholic Church across the street to pray and my parents (who had a tracking device on my car) found out and sold the truck my grandfather had given me. I felt so depressed and I had no control over my life so I ran away from home and got married at 17! Just to escape them. (In my state 17 is an adult and I'm allowed to do whatever). I was a good kid who never went out at all, never drank, got straight A's, cleaned the house and did all my chores, never partied, never argued or talked back to them, I wanted their approval so badly I literally never did anything wrong ect. I felt so suffocated and unfairly persecuted for no reason. So I called my guy friend up to see if I could live with him and if he would have said no I was secretly determined to kill myself, but he said yeah I could stay with him and we ended up married. My parents ruined my life. I had a full ride to university due to my grades and credits and ACT score my junior year but they wouldn't let me go. So I left that night. I legitimately would have killed myself if my guy friend wouldn't have been able to let me live with him. I didn't want to live like that anymore. I felt I had nothing to live for and no matter how perfect I was it was never perfect enough. It was my parents fault. Not saying it was Mason's parents fault exactly but....... If they had treated him with respect like the adult he was, he wouldn't have run away or, God forbid, have committed suicide. Hindsight is 20/20. Don't smother your kids. You will drive them to do ANYTHING to escape. Let them make their own decisions and own mistakes at that age. Learn a lesson form Mason's story AND my story. Don't be a smother. Be a supportive parent who allows their child to be themselves.

[@justinem4710]

I can definitely relate..

[@AnaGarcia-pb2wx]

I’m so sorry you had to go through that, you can overcome anything because your here and found a way 💗☺️

[@meme7886bebe]

Did you reconect with your parents? How is your life now?

[@lynncrf]

Are you still married? Why did being married stop you from going to college? Hope your life is great now.

[@m_k_rose]

Whitney Dahlin I’m so sorry that you had to endure that. I hope your life is much lovelier now ❤️ you seem so strong!

[@LewisKay89]

The parents seem so out of touch with who their own son is. Nothing they say will be accurate.

[@selfabsorbedbaddie]

They really do.

[@Proverbs31Ministries222]

Yeah💯

[@madilynnbaker3965]

If he’s out there I wish he’d find a way to mail a note to his mom to let them know he’s alive. I’m a mother. I can’t imagine the pain of not having any answers. Macin if you’re out there I hope you’re well.

[@peachyqueen4399]

My thoughts exactly! I couldn't imagine. I wish he'd send a letter, even just a 2 minute call from a disposable phone. Just let her know he's alive, safe, and happy. If he's out there, I don't think he can comprehend just how heartbreaking band confusing this is for her.

[@darkangel7504]

Being put through what he was put through I will ask him how can I support him the most, his mother and father made q child and thought they had a toy robot, didn't acknowledge his feelings. Even though they say his mom was the better one, i disagree. She was just as bad but the poor child needed someone and therefore tried to attach himself to her. But never got the true love, they never acknowledged his feelings, his personality etc. They deserve to "suffer" while he is i really hope living his best life

[@dmars9942]

I wish there was a clip of his voice. And I absolutely think he ran away as well. I hope he is watching this somehow and sees all these comments that hope that he's living well somewhere.

[@Beccslovesmetal]

I hope one day he can at least give his mother the peace of mind and let her know hes okay if hes still out there...

[@lareinaabejaquerida]

That's what I was thinking as well. I understand if he ran away and does not want to be found, but just call her and say, "mom, I am okay."

[@austinm8334]

BeeM I agree it’s so sad but he’s probably aware if he did that there’s the chance a call might be traced, etc. Or maybe you just can’t bear how guilty you might feel hearing your mom again on the phone....idk. It really, really sucks but I understand why he’d be too scared to

[@Athen239]

@@austinm8334 If you tell police not to tell your family, they won't since it is your legal right to walk away from family and not be found. But he may be afraid they'll try harder. Or someone will break the rules. Or that the more years that go by, the harder it is to go back.

[@austinm8334]

Athen239 I’ve never heard that about police, I’d have to look into it more lol

[@delzek1]

@@austinm8334 you have not the nail on the head! Fear could well be a factor, he may feel guilty about his Mother and Father divorcing he may feel it's his fault?

[@Mande0022]

Parents are suspicious af. It's already sketchy and too authoritarian for them to restrict a 17 year old, senior with good grades in the severe ways that they were. Can't watch anime!? Like, really??? Wow. I hope he is found and justice is served.

[@trufate6270]

Apparently he was severely addicted to Hentai. He was staying up all night watching. I can understand not allowing it but I agree their methods are quite austere. Their son certainly needed some help on this, among other things.

[@CourtneyHammett]

@@trufate6270 cite your sources???

[@TheNinnyfee]

Parents also hear left, right, and center how abusers can access their kids and are under huge pressure to protect them. They also were taught values that matter and know more than teenagers in one aspect or another. BUT: restricting internet access that severely for a good, almost adult student without any reason is way too much. That moved towards coercive control. His depression should have been treated more extensively, too.

[@bubblegum2223]

Amanda Hughes so glad you said parents because everyone else is just focusing on the dad

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

I'm not sure if I'd want him to be found if he doesn't want to be found.

[@Heyieasha]

I believe in my heart he is still alive and he just wanted to start a new life. I hope he’s safe at least 🤞🏾

[@antagonizistxunt817]

It hurts my heart his parents didn't tell him they Loved him or have a good day before he left for school. I couldn't imagine hearing my child up and not going in to wish them a good day.

[@malleyrocks]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@MrzBadaBing]

That’s so sad . I used to get annoyed when my mom ask for a kiss goodbye and pray for me before I leave home but my mom said it’s bad luck to not give your kid their blessing that bad things happen and it’s true actually I’ve heard a few times how someone would forget to get their blessing from their mom and something bad does happen after so never feel annoyed or embarrassed if your parents does this at least you got parents who love you enough to give a fe w seconds of their time to show love to their child

[@fat.unicorn]

This was normal? lmao my mom just says bye and that's it 😂 maybe it runs in my asian household 😂

[@chloexmyself]

Right!

[@OzmaOfOzz]

That s so sweet. Im in my early 30s and whenever I talk to my mom she wished me a good day at work or a good night. 😊

[@tmunster475]

So sad because it seems like he and his mother had such a close relationship, and then the Dad really seemed to make the household tense. There’s always more going on behind closed doors.

[@amandanegrete1306]

Taylor Munro I wish his mother had put her child before her husband.

[@mls617983]

Reba Nerk you don’t know that she didn’t. Just because the father took away his stuff doesn’t mean they weren’t going to discuss it later. It was the middle of the night.

[@Lavender11108]

I feel like this is like the 1950’s cookie cutter family where the dad thinks he is the man of the house and only needs to works while the mom cleans cooks takes care of the kids and probably is going to end up working

[@adrianmorris1068]

Sadly I remember this happening. I thought the father was responsible and here it is 2021 and I still think he’s responsible. This is so sad.

[@Kaye-sf9jd]

Getting your internet turned off and phone taken away when you’re a good student about to graduate high school is so wrong...

[@sallynaylor5538]

You have to remember his parents are my age we grew up without it all our childhoods where amazing we view our child's dependency to tech as an addiction keeping them away from reality and stopping them learning so many things about the world including social skills.

[@Kaye-sf9jd]

Sally Naylor I wholeheartedly disagree with you. Even if you take technology out of the picture, overly strict parenting in general is negative and usually damaging! Plenty of children use technology as a social tool and a means to learn/grow, it’s not automatically some sick addiction.

[@thtsmypurseidkyou]

@@sallynaylor5538 99% of education is now dependant on technology. Technology can be used to study,read, and learn all sorts of things. Him watching anime is much like my mom watching days of our lives. Modern schooling is extremely stressful and far more intense than it use to be.

[@Andreawbs]

Just because he’s a good student does not mean he can do whatever he wants and break rules while under his parents roof.. god... 🤦🏻‍♀️he used the internet cord after the time he was supposed to and so he got consequences. That’s called being a parent get with the program.

[@maverick5943]

Even good kids need bed times and screen time cut off.. the blue light is bad for you.. and he plugged the internet back in when he was meant to be in bed.. so yeah he got his tech confiscated for breaking the rules.. just because he’s getting good grades doesn’t mean he was actually being a good kid.. actions have consequences.

[@juliewinkler9203]

It's so kind, loving and thoughtful of Tracie to put an anime/manga-style drawing of Macin on the bench they had put up in his memory, it honestly brings tears to my eyes. Anime was obviously a point of contention between Macin and his parents, and it is very beautiful to me that they're embracing something that was clearly so important to him now that he's tragically gone missing. Very touching gesture!

[@sonnygL7]

I made a report on a potential sighting and will say I’m disappointed with the conversation. Not sure if they were busy but legit feel like they rushed me off the phone. I had more details to give and she just asked me what city and state. I live in Ventura County, ca and work for human services agency and know how important reporting is. I even reached out to the mom and offered to give details but didn’t hear back from anyone. This was a year ago same week of the comicon convention. I understand the possibility of false sightings but this guy stood out to me.I remember this case when Danielle covered it and it hit my heart bc my son has a speech impediment. I explained to the officer that He caught my attention bc he was super tall and wasn’t dressed for the area. Very pale skin and seemed like he was red tanned around the nose and cheek area. Like he had been walking in the sun a lot- like a transient. Made his blue eyes stand out a lot. I was driving and even turned back to do a double look but was on a one way street and took some time to get back. It was near a bus and train station. I pray he is found, his family and mom are in my prayers. 💛

[@settamartin5267]

you did a great thing by reporting it though. hopefully someone, somewhere heard you and looked into it.

[@Ksmall92]

Wow, Iive in Ventura county too. Will defenitley keep an eye out!

[@jesss.7788]

Ksmall 92 Please keep us all posted

[@sonnygL7]

Setta Martin - Im praying that someone does. I always try to keep an eye out around the area. One of our building police officers said that VC is one of the few county’s who is offering extra services to the homeless so many of them are traveling through here. Many coming from La, Santa monica and Santa Barbara.

[@sonnygL7]

Ksmall 92 - yes please do, remember he might not look exactly like the pictures seen. Especially if he’s traveling, try to focus on eyes. His height will also Stand out. If this was him he was over dressed. But could have been passing through.

[@faerinaa7186]

Sadly in my opinion, I think he left with the intention of ending his own life. The home struggles, the night before, the depression, not taking any belongings with him, seems the most logical. Either way this sorry is so sad and if he is alive, I hope he is doing well

[@NecrozmaJade]

It sounds like he used anime and internet to supplement the social interaction he wasn’t getting in the real world. Having that taken away from him must have caused a lot of stress. My first instinct was that maybe he was talking to someone, and maybe he went to meet them. I hope that’s the case, because voluntarily running off without his wallet, phone, belongings, and no ability to drive would have put him in a very difficult place. But voluntarily running away to be with someone you met on the internet can be really dangerous if you’ve deleted all record of it, too. It’s possible he met with foul play.

[@soloblue01]

I hope Macin is out there, living his best life.

[@philo2189]

I remember seeing this and felt like crying. Because I relate to Macin so much. Me and him both watch anime as an escape and like Macin I've always just felt like just walking away like from everything. I honestly feel like thats what he did. I don't know what happened to him if he got hurt or if hes good but i relate to him soooooo strongly its not even funny. I feel like me and him would be mad cool if we met.

[@KendallRae]

this comment brought a tear to my eye, seriously! I bet you would have been 100%!!!

[@jen3604]

It’s so crazy how Kendall can tell someone’s story and you think that based on the info she gives you feel like you know them and can relate. I think we all see a bit of Macin in our selves and live each day just wanting to throw in the towel and start over fresh somewhere. My kid is literally the one reason I wake up every morning and not give up or run away. I think he should atleast tell his family if he is ok atleast they will have closure.

[@philo2189]

@@jen3604 yeah but I saw this case before this video it was on a show called disappeared idk if you ever heard of it but it's amazing they talk about missing persons cases

[@kristy9203]

🙏❤

[@philo2189]

@@jen3604 also see no evil is another great show they go through detective cases and how they all solve it througj CCTV tape its radical but also kinda fucked up because sometimes they would show people actually getting kidnapped like one time they showed this girl getting kidnapped and grabbed by her throat it can give you crazy anxiety

[@theStarryNYT]

His family used an anime-style image of him on the bench design. What a beautiful way to show their acceptance of him; it literally brought tears to my eyes. Wherever he went, I hope that he found himself and is happy and safe.

[@purpleclaws202]

A little too late don't you think?

[@haileybreann3030]

I feel like Macins mom knows exactly where he is and is covering for him. His and her relationship was suuuuuper close, but his and his dads wasn’t... Idk, I feel like maybe his dad might’ve done something?

[@julz3tt3]

I hope so ❤️💖.. His Dad sounds awful. Just because his father is agnostic that doesn't equate to an easy going accepting Father. His Mother is a Mormon but obviously cares very very much about her son as a loving mother would.

[@chiaraaraara]

I don’t think the father did anything bad, I personally think the mother probably knows he ran away but is keeping it to herself to respect his wishes and let him be happy. I think maybe she found out a few years after his disappearance.

[@aliinwonderland656]

I think the note he left was a suicide note of sorts. The mom is religious so I doubt she would want to imagine that as a conclusion.

[@Janellabelle]

I pray you're right.

[@maddiemediina]

I'm so glad you covered this story, I think it deserves a lot of coverage. His cousin actually went to my church and I remember when he first went missing. Very scary.

[@CantTameBeauty]

He looks so familiar for some reason. I hope he's out there somewhere living his life.

[@its.just.me.7173]

Tge second I saw him I thought the same thing. Something about his face is so familiar but I'm not sure why

[@080704va]

I feel like ive seen him in San francisco

[@taliaparmer5640]

i thought he looked familiar too!

[@HugeniaCooney]

CantTameBeauty my roommate looks so much like him!!!! Don’t think it is him though since he’s from Slovakia

[@bria415]

Alejandra Gonzalez I swear I literally said the same thing. As I was watching this, I said “He looks like someone I would’ve saw in The City (San Francisco)”. Maybe downtown or on Bart. That’s interesting we had that same thought though. I hope they find him.

[@tbrown7911]

I always check back on this case for updates. Until he's found, I'm just going to imagine this kid somewhere not being bullied and accepted. I can't shake this feeling that his Dad knows exactly where this child is. I hope I'm wrong.

[@stephanielombardozzi2971]

Well done Kendall, almost 200,000 views in less then a day. That’s nearly 200,000 people who know this story who didn’t two days ago. You’re doing amazing giving voices to those who can’t tell their story

[@nobody1748]

My parents never took my phone, they always said that they wanted me to have it on me at all times in case of emergencies. I always appreciated that about them. It made me feel safer even if I was in trouble with them I knew that if I ended up in danger I could try to reach them. This case is so sad. I hope he's okay. I really do.

[@countryrockstar2008]

Yes! Even before I had a phone mom would give me hers if I went to the mall or movies with friends so they knew atleast one of us had a phone incase something happened!

[@farmgirlre4634]

Kudos! I never took my kid's phone or her games or anything. I told her when she was in middle school to present, that I don't care how late she stays up, but she's has places to go and things to do the next day that she's responsible for. There were a few hard days, we got through them but she learned how to be a young adult and own up to it.

[@toribergsma294]

has anyone ever thought about the possibility of him going back to canada

[@sindu3]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@mazdabazda2267]

I live in the city next to the one he is from (they’re basically attached). I always try to remember his face Incase I ever see someone who looks like him.

[@MediaLover194]

But if he was depressed living there and was doing fine in his new home up until he disappeared, why go back?

[@jasonhaynes2952]

I also thought of that, but it doesn't sound like he had any friends there really. Canada is not exactly the first choice destination for the homeless either. It's possible, but I really doubt it myself

[@isabellind1292]

@@jasonhaynes2952 If he'd headed for Canada, he'd have taken his passport (which was left behind) unless he planned on slipping in illegally but you'd have to be pretty slick and he is/was just a kid, essentially.

[@betsysmith9176]

This hurt deeply to watch. As an abuse survivor myself also raised in a cult, there are so many red flags in this story. The quiet kid, who doesn't connect well with others, well behaved, his family moving countries. The anime character on the bench dedicated to him is really a slap in the face to Macin. This FB group posted at the end is a huge phishing scam filled with abusive parents. Never give ANYONE you don't know information about someone. This video seems to focus a lot on the internet being shut off bit, but I can assure you that this sort of control goes way beyond a parent taking their (not child's) internet away. He has run away before, and has been hospitalized with depression. He is not feeling validated or loved. I hope Macin is doing well, and managed to get his identification and get his life to e he is truly free, and I hope that people will let it go, and let him go. I hope he has found a new name, and a new life.

[@katelynbrown98]

How/why is that a slap in the face to him!?! It seems like his family was trying to dedicate it to him in the best way they knew how. There's no proof his family was abusive or in a cult. you're making a lot of assumptions about someone you don't even know. if I were his family I'd prefer for him to at least reach out to let me know he was okay somewhere. it's incredibly selfish to not do so otherwise.

[@lauraquintana129]

I like to imagine that he's sat on a California beach enjoying life If nothing else it gives me hope that he's happy

[@reginamachamer821]

Kendall: "Okay time to film a video" *carries Bernie's adorable little sleeping self to be the background decor*

[@KendallRae]

Regina Getter lol more like he won’t leave me tf alone lol

[@giallovision9969]

Yeah he 1000% left bc of his parents. Honestly can’t blame the kid

[@Jax-jx5uu]

poor macin, he seems like such a nice kid. i wish i could have been a friend to him when he was growing up. feeling lonely and made fun of sucks.

[@Chaotic_Good94]

So he was diagnosed with Depression, but they still took his anime from him? the poor guy had depression it doesnt help when theyre being too strict with him..

[@anjachan]

Anime helps me too ...

[@mls617983]

Chris Angela there are ways to handle depression that doesn’t rely on a fantasy world. People with depression need to learn how to work on and deal with their issues. There’s nothing wrong with Anime but it shouldn’t be relied on heavily.

[@Chaotic_Good94]

@@mls617983 I understand that but seems like they were too harsh on him, the guy is prone to running away, I just think they should've come up with other ways to dealing with him..

[@mls617983]

Chris Angela oh I definitely agree with you. I also think it’s good to have an escape especially one that doesn’t involve alcohol or drugs. His having serious problems with depression makes a big difference on how to deal with him. I’ve had depression all my life beginning around age 15. It was the 70’s so there wasn’t anywhere for my parents to go to get me help. I know it was hard for them because they didn’t want to push me in the wrong direction if that makes sense. Another thing I realize he was 17 but one of the parents should’ve checked on him in the mornings even if it was to just tell him good morning. Maybe that’s old fashion but I don’t know. He’s still a kid. I definitely think he and his dad didn’t mesh well together. Two men in the same house wanting control with the father being a man’s man and very dominant. Not a good mix at all.

[@Chaotic_Good94]

@@mls617983 💯 true, i also know how difficult it is living in a home without emotional support, when yr fam don't get you no matter how many ppl are there around me , I would still feel lonely, can't count how many times I wanted to run away cos literally no one would understand how and what im feeling..

[@Emjay90s]

If he's watching this video.. I got chills, I hope he's still out there.

[@broadwaylover5384]

I remember a girl at my high school talking about another girl who's parents put a tracking app on her phone. This led to her often leaving her phone at school when she would go hang out with friends so her parents wouldnt know where she was. I feel like this puts kids in a dangerous situation since they could potentially end up in an emergency without a phone to call for help 😟

[@emilywarden1979]

Yep ! I knew a girl in high school was involved in every sport made straight as and seemed pretty controlled at home . Especially being in a southern Bw priest private school she ended up running away 20 days before graduation with her bf about 5 years older

[@aki-lucky8345]

@@emilywarden1979 yikes

[@jessie762]

THIS!!!!! I feel like when coming back to this case specifically. So many people will come to defend controlling parents. But that's not what people are saying. Parents need to balance caring and strict. Not become so controlling to the point situation like this happen. Where the kids are afraid to have a life. So disappointing to hear stories like this one.

[@Victoria-hp6sf]

our family has trackers on our phones and im in my 20s :/

[@rodeorip]

That is exactly what happens. Take it from personal experience, if you put a tracking app on a phone, eventually that phone will always be “forgotten” somewhere. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@vanesap2368]

How could they have heard him that morning without seeing him? So apparently then heard him in the house but didn't think to say "Hi" or "Bye, have a nice day"?

[@mackenxie9903]

That’s not really weird, I’m in high school and I’ve definitely left in the morning without talking to anyone in my family beforehand

[@mackenxie9903]

@@breathoffreshair7795 no usually I hear them but don’t see them lol my house has thin walls

[@xroyalbloodx]

I had times where I didn't see my mother or father for a couple of days even tho we were home at the same time. I don't find it that weird.

[@BeautifulGoon21]

It’s a little weird that they didn’t try to give him his phone back before school. That was the whole point when i got my phone

[@evarensman4137]

YES I WAS THINKING THIS

[@opers_dopers]

This! It’s also odd they were so controlling with his internet time but didn’t have a morning routine with him? If you were concerned your child stayed up too late you would visually confirm they were awake.

[@sarahholland2600]

@@opers_dopers or, they did have a morning routine but that wouldn't fit the story.....people are predictable & creatures of habit.

[@kmsxnat2217]

Tell me why Mason looks so familiar. I’ve never heard of this case in my life. I’ve never seen in before but he looks so familiar. Also I live in California

[@kels8845]

Ms. N C . I was thinking the same exact thing but I live in Florida. Lol

[@delzek1]

He does look very similar to a chap I know but he is a Mormon missionary here in the United Kingdom.

[@Vicky-fi3yr]

he kind of looks like chris evans

[@daniellehofheinz8678]

I was thinking the same thing I live in Sacramento and he looks very familiar

[@crochetingcanuck]

@@Vicky-fi3yr YES I was just thinking he looked like a young Chris Evans!

[@janismoplin7941]

I ran away at 15. Mormon parents will make you want to do that. So glad I left home (freakshow). Hope he did too.

[@annasommerio6693]

I'm glad you happy and safe

[@jonesiboybeastmode6857]

I’m fine right now under the Mormon house hold lol

[@janismoplin7941]

@@jonesiboybeastmode6857 thats good that its working out well for you.

[@janismoplin7941]

@Suyrin Lema who or what is macin?

[@LeeDee5]

@@janismoplin7941 What? Macin the missing guy in the video. Did you even watch this video?

[@teresapradoa.7575]

My husband struggled with drugs and became homeless, he went to LA when he was 17. He met a lot of other homeless people and many of them just wanted to restart. The good thing is that there were programs that help homeless people so my husband said he didn't struggle too much. He also went to live in Tijuana for a while before he decided to turn his life around. I truly believe Macin could have done something similar and I hope he is well.

[@ApparentlyNotHere]

Imagine if he commented on this just saying “I ain’t gay”

[@lucyfarrell8866]

Lmaoooo

[@TheStarMcGarrahan]

Angel lmfao stoppp 😂

[@majorthoughts1825]

💀💀💀💀💀

[@lilytala-clark1128]

😂😂

[@piscesgirlfriend]

LMFAOAOAO

[@phantomstranger8959]

I honestly hope he's out there living his best life.

[@bruh-hk6tz]

The way they made the picture of him in an anime style... that’s so cute. I pray they find him safe

[@nickbeilschmidt411]

It hit pretty hard when I saw his picture on the bench. They gave him his own anime portrait. I really hope he is alive and well and living a good life somewhere.

[@jessicarodriguez3843]

I live in Los Angeles, CA & everytime I encounter a homeless person or just see random homeless out on the streets especially in downtown, I always try to look closely to make sure they aren't a missing person. Majority of the time it is very hard to really observe though because yes like you said, their looks can change. Also, i'm not sure why, but Macin's smile looks really really familiar

[@cheyennecollins2532]

When you said he felt suffocated becuase he was a senior and he was almost 18 and he was constantly being controlled I felt that

[@julz3tt3]

Crazy. I grew up in a Christian family and had complete freedom from the age of 16. My parents were and still are awesome loving people

[@victoriasherlock4598]

If I had not turned the internet off at a reasonable time.. my son would have failed his senior year

[@heysisters2538]

“it’s crazy to think he is just out there and he could even watch this” that’s so true he could watch this and we would not even know he could have comment and we would not know i really hope if he sees this he would at least let his family know he is ok. btw i am obsessed with your vids they are amazing ❤️

[@AES9519]

One thing I found sus was that the mom found the suicide note AFTER the police had already searched the wallet. If she was involved with his disappearance, she could have faked the note to try to throw the police off her trail. Just a thought.

[@janeebbon8960]

Did it even match any of his handwriting?

[@selfabsorbedbaddie]

I think there’s a reason they got divorced

[@sharpedge3355]

Yes, this, cuz. how do you miss a piece of folded paper in a small wallet? Strange!

[@Mitsubachi2529]

Macin running away and taking *nothing* with him makes no sense. Darrin being angry with his son, losing his cool, punching him and causing Macin to fall and hit his head then Tracey helping cover up the death however, makes perfect sense.

[@torilynne3746]

@@sharpedge3355 I will say, my husbands wallet is just a basic one from Walmart but has DO MANY POCKETS. I’ve had to ASK HIM where his money was in it bc i couldn’t find it 🥴 I think it has like 7-8 different pockets. ^but that means nothing towards any theories other than it is possible to miss things in wallets (or I’m just dumb AF lmao)

[@TwilightIsLIfe4493]

Ugh, it really bothers me that Macin's mental health was so bad he was HOSPITALIZED and his parents still thought it was a good idea to go about everything as they did with their other kids and take away his comfort items 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@TheNinnyfee]

And just for one week and then no other treatment as far as we know. With severe depression he needed more care. His father definitely didn't lift his mood.

[@selfabsorbedbaddie]

Boomer logic

[@jessicavangenderen6540]

This. I had a pretty rough childhood and had issues with anxiety, depression and was diagnosed with PTSD in my teens, and my mother found great pleasure in taking away the things I used to cope with her controlling and emotionally abusive behaviour. Music and reading were what kept me from spiralling into dark depressions. She used to confiscate my CD player and take my books away to "control" my behaviour. I was a straight A student, I raised my brother and sister while she was getting drunk every night and weekend. My only real behavioural moments were when she tried to psychologically terrorise my siblings, she didn't like that.

[@victorialarson5839]

It's honestly weird that they never talked about his siblings?!

[@angelika_munkastrap4634]

I know right, did they search, did they care, did he every contact them? You would have thought he'd have gone to one of them for help initially So many questions

[@amel4382]

They live in Canada so they probably couldn’t add much to the case

[@x271295]

I find it so odd that the bench in his honour has dates on it. I get that they want to get his name out there but the dates make it seem like he’s passed on, not that he’s a missing person that people need to keep an eye out for. Super weird to me.

[@purikiss9912]

The anime-style art of him distracted me at first but when I saw the dates, that makes me feel really weird. Also the idea of a "final search". In some way I can imagine feeling so hopeless that you do just want to move on, but also, I feel like that could be a sign that they already know he won't be found and are tired of "fake" searching and keeping up some kind of act. Really can't judge without knowing the parents, though.

[@x271295]

Dea yeah it all points towards them knowing he won’t come home alive. Very weird, but that could just be their way of coping I guess. As you said, we don’t really know the parents so it’s just guessing games!

[@angelabaird7135]

That really rubbed me wrong. Why is there at death date there? Why didn’t they write Missing date: ____. It seems to me that she might know he’s gone and that bench is to ease her guilt and feel that a peice of him lives on. I hope justice is done if that Dad did somehting and Mom knows about it.... I found their story about the day he went missing to be really suspicious. Also finding all his stuff “later” including ID and note in his wallet. I feel the Fam planted ALL OF THIS! I just don’t trust the circumstances being presented. Doesn’t add up to me. I felt it as soon as she started talking about his final day and that neither of them physically saw him that day but they assumed he made the bus. THEN it starts coming out through interviewing bus driver and school that he never made it that day. I feel a hundred percent that they already KNEW he didn’t make the bus or school that day. How do BOTH of them hear him but not see him? It’s just way off to me. I felt it right then.

[@janeebbon8960]

Exactly. Is this one of those things that’s hiding in plain sight? You would surely put ‘missing since…’ not what looks to be a death date.

[@sharpedge3355]

Those things usually come out later but for now may just point to signs of guilt or red flags!

[@yup5053]

the boy was 17 and a senior. there’s no reason to be waking up in the middle of the night to make sure your son who’s about to be a legal adult isn’t awake using the internet 😭

[@nicnaciswack8681]

Absolutely completely ridiculous

[@tiannaedwards6383]

I mean if that’s the rules in their house then, yes there is.

[@TsarNick1995]

Um if it's getting in the way of your grades like it did for me then yes. Also doesn't matter how old you are. Parents house means parents rules.

[@yup5053]

@@TsarNick1995 except that it wasn’t… it was just blatant control

[@thatskou]

@@tiannaedwards6383 no there’s not 💀, he’s 17 not 12

[@tayclayplays1457]

I don't understand the Panda Express thing, how many 6'4" 200 lb blonde guys with speech impediments are there in Utah?

[@dhfjgktdmfhfj1716]

Right?!

[@SkyCloudSilence]

Almost every man in Utah is at least 6' tall. (hyperbole, but close :)) It's an antidote my dad loves to tell and it's quite true. My dad was born in Salt Lake City. He is 6'4" and over 200 lbs. Anytime he flies an airplane to any city outside of Utah, when everyone stands up in the aisle, he can see above the heads of everyone on the plane. But everytime he flies into Utah, when everyone stands up, he can't see past their heads anymore. This has been true for decades. I find it quite quaint. 😊

[@tayclayplays1457]

@@SkyCloudSilence weirdddddddddd

[@JayhOneK]

Sky Cloud hmmmmmmmm

[@sindu3]

Sky Cloud but he’s originally from Canada

[@Who0wnsMyHeart143]

I don’t think he was murdered tbh It sounds like he wanted to escape and ran away and start new. Maybe things didn’t go as he planned and he ended up homeless or not fully aware of where he is and that he’s considered missing?or he’s just great at hiding.

[@tshimo_nano]

Me concentrating really hard to memorise his face, and i live in South Africa 🇿🇦🤣😑 I really hope he shows up eventually 🙏🌼

[@evarensman4137]

Hahaha i live in the netherlands and i’m doing the same 😂

[@mariecoetzee1364]

Same girl, I'm in Cape Town South Africa...

[@superhoops5091]

You never know 🤷‍♀️

[@dylanjperri]

Who knows, you might just spot him!

[@emileeann5412]

Their parents are huge people of interest right now. They're inconsistent with their details, falsifying info, fail to follow up with investigations, and even failed to show up during a big search for their son.