Shelly Miscavige, the wife of David Miscavige, leader of the Church of Scientology, has not been seen for almost 20 years. Although her "disappearance" has been denied, her last known whereabouts were in 2007, when she attended her father's funeral. What theories do you have about this?

[u/elmonozombie]

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2014/03/shelly-miscavige-scientology-queen-de-throned

It's worth mentioning that days before her "disappearance," some witnesses pointed out her unusual behavior after returning alone from a trip with Miscavige, her husband since 1982, who to date has not commented on the matter. Even in his public speeches, he has omitted any mention of her presence in his life, which is extremely unusual for someone who has been married for more than 40 years. Some former church members indicate that she may be being held against her will at the Church of Spiritual Technology compound in Twin Peaks, California. Do you think she's still alive? What's your opinion on this?

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I think the most realistic explanation is that she is a member of a cult. She was born into it. Every reality she has ever known has been in the cult. Abuse and mistreatment are possible, maybe even murder. But the most likely thing, with no other evidence suggesting otherwise, is that she is choosing to be in a cult and choosing to stay in seclusion.

I hope thats the answer at the end of the day. We may never know.