Mackenzie Lueck was a bright, ambitious 23-year-old University of Utah student with her entire future ahead of her. On the night she returned home from California, she made a decision that would change everything — trusting someone she believed she knew.

In this episode of Silent Motive, we take a deep, victim-centered look at Mackenzie’s life, her relationships, and the events leading up to her disappearance in June 2019. We examine the timeline from her late-night flight, the Lyft ride that dropped her off at a park in North Salt Lake, and the digital breadcrumbs that ultimately exposed a calculated and brutal crime.

This episode explores not only what happened to Mackenzie Lueck, but who she was — her dreams, her resilience, and the devastating ripple effect her murder left behind. We also break down the investigation, the suspect’s disturbing behavior, and the evidence that led authorities to the truth.

⚠️ Listener discretion advised. This episode contains discussions of violence and sexual assault.

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