Draft:David Earl Smock

• Comment: This doesn't seem to meet the criteria for WP:CRIMINAL since it doesn't look like this case has reached historic or national significance. BuySomeApples (talk) 16:08, 8 January 2024 (UTC)

• Comment: Hey, thanks for the submission and welcome to Wikipedia! I'm going to wait for another reviewer since I'm not sure if he's worthy of an article or if he falls under WP:ONEEVENT. I'm curious to see what a more experienced reviewer thinks. In the mean time, you can make some small changes like sentence case for the section titles and punctuation before citations. Also, it looks like some of these photos weren't publicly marked as "public domain" on Facebook by the original uploader, so unfortunately they're not going to fly on Wikipedia. Crunchydillpickle🥒 (talk) 19:12, 5 January 2024 (UTC)

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David Earl Smock
Born	(1964-04-08) April 8, 1964 California
Nationality	American
Occupation	Physician
Known for	Agape Boarding School physician, legal allegations
Criminal charge(s)	Second-degree statutory sodomy, third-degree child molestation, enticement of a child
Criminal status	Charges filed, awaiting trial
Spouse	Divorced
Children	5

David Earl Smock (born April 8, 1964) is an American physician associated with the Agape Boarding School in Missouri. He gained media attention following allegations and charges of child sex crimes.

Early Life and Education

David Earl Smock was born on April 8, 1964. He pursued higher education in medicine, completing his studies at the University of California, Irvine College of Medicine in 1994.

Medical Career

Following his education, Smock served as a Medical Officer in the U.S. Navy from 1990 to 2004. He later worked as a physician at Agape Boarding School in Stockton, Missouri, where he provided medical care to students for many years.

Personal Life and Allegations

In 2006, Smock built an 11-bedroom mansion with an indoor pool and gymnasium in a rural area between Stockton and Jerico Springs in Cedar County, Missouri, the property at 6360 E. 1570 Road served dual purposes as both his home and business address. The mansion became a point of interest when Smock was charged with numerous child sex crimes by prosecutors in two southwest Missouri counties​​​.​

Despite efforts to dissociate from Smock after these charges, the mansion's facilities, including the kitchen, gym, and swimming pool, had been previously showcased on the Legacy’s Facebook page, which was connected to the academy that leased part of Smock's property​.​

Legal Issues and Arrest

In December 2021, Smock was charged with second-degree statutory sodomy, third-degree child molestation of a child less than 14 years of age, and enticement or attempted enticement of a child less than 15 years of age, marking his transition from a respected physician to a defendant in a criminal case.

David Smock's arrest on December 28, 2021, marked a critical juncture in the case. At the age of 57, he was detained under an out-of-state hold, as he was apprehended in a jurisdiction outside of where the alleged offenses occurred. The arrest took place at 8:29 PM, indicating the extensive efforts by law enforcement to coordinate across state lines.

On January 5, 2022, Smock was detained under an out-of-state warrant and charged with child molestation, marking the continuation of his legal entanglements. His status was reflected in the update of his mugshot and arrest records.

Community Impact

Before his legal challenges, Smock was known for his community involvement and support for Agape Boarding School, encouraging parents to send their troubled boys to the school and advocating for weaning boys off medications for behavioral issues.

Legal Proceedings

As the case unfolded, Smock's legal proceedings became a matter of public record, with his movements and charges updated in the Missouri court system. His residence was listed as the home address for other staff members involved in legal cases related to the school, indicating a complex web of personal and professional ties.

In light of these charges, Smock's involvement with Agape Boarding School and its associated entities was scrutinized. The school itself was under investigation for abuse, and several staff members, including Smock's son-in-law, faced similar allegations. Despite the ongoing legal battle, no attorney was listed for Smock in online court records, and attempts to reach him at his clinic were unsuccessful due to closures.