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The Disappearance of Shane Barton
On March 9, 2023, Shane Barton vanished from his home in Rochester, Washington. No phone. No wallet. No trace. Just... gone.

This season on Hide and Seek, we unravel the mystery of Shane's disappearance. We explore the moments leading up to that fateful day—was his vanishing an act of free will, a tragic accident, or the result of something far more sinister? The haunting questions leave us wondering: Did Shane walk away from his life, or does a far darker truth lie hidden beneath the surface?
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Former federal prosecutor Tad DiBiase breaks down the evidence. Sara Jo returns for an unfiltered roundtable. And I close the season with one final message.. for Shane, and for the one still hiding the truth.
Eps XXIV Under Pressure

Eps XXIV Under Pressure

2025-07-0501:35:16

Beneath the surface, something breaks. This is Part 1 of the finale. (Press Play)
Eps XXIII The Pouring

Eps XXIII The Pouring

2025-05-0345:19

Not all lies are spoken. Some get buried.This week, James follows a lead back to the last place anyone wants to look.The timelines aren’t lining up.The money’s still unaccounted for.And the one thing no one thought would be questioned...might need to be ripped open.
Eps XXII Sticky Truth

Eps XXII Sticky Truth

2025-04-2701:01:51

Two polygraphs. Two promises of truth. But when the tests ended, the real deception began.One passed. One failed. Neither told the full story.In this explosive chapter, James confronts Howard Wheeler with proof his airtight alibi was a fabrication, and catches it all unfolding in real time. Meanwhile, Rachel Barton’s collapse after her failed test triggers something no one saw coming: a new timeline. A new last sighting. A new crack wide enough to change everything.This isn’t about who fooled the machine.It’s about who kept lying after the mask fell off.And this time, the cracks are too big to ignore.
Eps XXI Recap 3 Part 2

Eps XXI Recap 3 Part 2

2025-04-2401:00:22

In Part 2 of Recap Episode 3, Chloe joins James to tackle your biggest questions about the Apple Health data featured in two of the latest episodes. You had a lot to say — and even more to ask. Together, they revisit key movements, clarify confusing moments, and dig deeper into what the data might really be telling us.Thank you listeners, for your texts, calls, comments, and theories. Keep them coming (509) 866 6985.#FindRider912
Eps XXI Recap 3 Part 1

Eps XXI Recap 3 Part 1

2025-04-1959:28

You called, texted, and commented — and now it’s time to respond. In this first half of Recap Episode 3, James dives into your questions, clears up confusion, and sets the record straight on a few key moments from the last several episodes. From theories to timelines, nothing’s off-limits. Part 2 drops soon — but for now, let’s unpack what’s been keeping you all talking.
Eps XX Console to Chaos

Eps XX Console to Chaos

2025-04-1201:06:59

In episode XX we hear more from Danner; his thoughts on the voicemail, his take on Rachael seeing Shane on the morning of the 9th, and his where his perspective is at today. Does he still feel suicide is what happened to his Dad on March 9, 2023? Or does he feel differently now that he's heard episodes play out? Tune in as Danner and James delve into these topics and finalize the timeline for March 8-9.
Eps XIX The Last Dance

Eps XIX The Last Dance

2025-04-0536:31

In episode XIX, we follow Shane's final known movements—captured minute by minute through digital footprints. From a seemingly quiet morning to mysterious short-distance pings, an unexplained phone call, and one last piece of recorded information at 10:37a, this data-driven deep dive brings us closer to understanding Shane’s last steps before he vanished. These are the last known traces of Shane Barton.Want to dig deeper into this episode? A visual timeline of Shane’s final movements will be available shortly after release on our free tier of Patreon. Just head to patreon.com/hideandseekpodcast and join at no cost to get access.🕵️‍♂️ Continue the conversation:➡️ Join the Official Hide and Seek™ Discussion Group on Facebook➡️ Follow James Baysinger Podcast on Facebook➡️ Follow the Hide and Seek™ Facebook page for news and updatesYour support and engagement help keep these cases alive. Thank you for being part of the Hide and Seek™ community.
Eps XVIII Project Pulse

Eps XVIII Project Pulse

2025-03-2901:00:48

n this episode, we explore new information in the disappearance of Shane Barton, brought to light through the help of technology. For the first time, we’re able to walk you through the movements of both Shane and Rachael the day before Shane vanished.What you learn in this episode may challenge your perspective—or confirm what you’ve believed all along. Join us as a special member of the team guides us through the timeline that could be key to understanding what really happened to Shane Barton. This, is Project Pulse.
Eps XVII The $50k Promise

Eps XVII The $50k Promise

2025-03-0301:09:561

A key conversation with BT sheds light on Shane's financial struggles, potential drug trade connections, and a mysterious $50,000 deal that may have been his way out. Questions arise about missing money, hidden stashes, and whether Shane's phone being shut off played a role in his fate. As tensions start to mount, new revelations challenge the timeline, leaving us to wonder—was Shane caught in something much bigger than we ever imagined? Plus, a major development promises to shift the entire investigation. Stay tuned to the very end for an important announcement.
For the first time ever, you’ll hear the unreleased recordings from the morning of March 9th, 2023, when Rachael Barton reported her husband, Shane Barton, missing. These are the exact words she gave to law enforcement that day.What did she say? What details did she leave out? And more importantly—how do her statements compare to what she told me one year later?This is Shane Barton’s case in real time. The timeline. The inconsistencies. The moment the search began.Listen closely. Because once you hear this, there’s no going back.🎙️ New episode of Hide and Seek. Press play.
Eps XV Nose Down, Tail Up

Eps XV Nose Down, Tail Up

2025-02-1501:15:261

A storm looms over Scatter View, thunder rolling in like an omen. The road is slick, the trees towering, the night swallowing everything in its path. Somewhere in the chaos, a story is unraveling—twisting, slipping through fingers like a memory half-remembered.A voicemail surfaces, buried and forgotten. A message that shouldn’t be missing—gone from one phone, but not the other. A bloodhound picks up a trail, but where it leads changes everything we thought we knew. The pieces don’t fit, the timeline bends, and a blue sedan speeds off into the unknown.This isn’t just a disappearance—it’s a maze of contradictions. And the closer we get to the truth, the more the shadows shift.Did Shane Barton leave on his own? Or did something far more sinister take him into the night?
S4 Eps XIV: Reflections

S4 Eps XIV: Reflections

2025-02-0801:26:13

In this episode, James sits down with Rachael to revisit the details of Shane’s disappearance. As they walk through the events of that day, we're left to wonder—does Rachael’s story hold up, or are there subtle shifts in her account? New revelations surface during the interview, shedding light on aspects of the case that had remained in the shadows. Rachael also opens up about her new relationship, sharing why she chose to move forward with her life amidst unanswered questions. 
Eps XIII.2 BoP Custody

Eps XIII.2 BoP Custody

2025-02-0226:30

In this bonus episode, part 2 of episode 13, James sits down with someone who has, until now, remained somewhat elusive—Nathan Wheeler, the brother of Howard Wheeler. Nathan speaks out for the first time, addressing the frustration of having his name tangled in speculation surrounding Shane Barton's disappearance. He sets the record straight, explaining why there is no way he could be involved. This candid conversation offers a rare glimpse into Nathan’s perspective as he pushes back against the rumors and sheds light on his side of the story.
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For a limited time only, you can grab 45% OFF your first Magic Mind purchase through this exclusive link: magicmind.com/hideandseekjan When a neighbor spots a car speeding away at the crack of dawn, it seems like a fleeting detail—until it doesn’t. As James digs into the case, the lines blur between memory and reality. Was it a blue sedan, or was it something else entirely? Meanwhile, unsettling questions arise about Rachael's account and the shadow of a missing $12,000 looms large. With expert Tad DiBiase in tow, the team pulls threads that may finally unravel the truth—or tighten the knot. In a town where whispers echo louder than facts, every clue brings them closer to an answer no one is prepared for. Buckle up. The morning of the 9th holds secrets that refuse to stay buried.
XI: The Message Unread

XI: The Message Unread

2025-01-1847:232

The clock ticks in the shadows as secrets claw their way to the surface. In this gripping chapter of Hide and Seek, James (Baysinger) plunges into the chaos surrounding Shane Barton's disappearance, unraveling a story where every answer spawns two more questions. The text messages, the arguments, the desperate pleas—they all carry the weight of something just out of reach, like a voice in the dark whispering warnings too late to hear. Rachel Barton, raw and relentless, opens a window into a fractured past, piecing together memories of love, frustration, and eerie silence. Shane’s phone is a treasure chest of clues—cryptic messages, unsettling patterns, and sudden shifts that feel more like cracks in a frozen lake Tension twists tighter with every revelation. Financial strains that snap like frayed ropes, family ties that bind too tightly, and a lingering question—was this escape, betrayal, or something far worse? The answers feel close enough to touch, but just as elusive as Shane himself. The truth is waiting, hidden in the spaces between the lines. But when it reveals itself, will we be ready?A single unopened text sits like a ticking bomb in Shane’s phone. What did it say, and why didn’t he reply?
[VIDEO] Eps X: Recap 2

[VIDEO] Eps X: Recap 2

2025-01-1158:511

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In this gripping first part of Episode Nine, James takes us deep into the tangled web of relationships, events, and secrets surrounding Shane Barton's disappearance. Through exclusive interviews and key details, the pieces of the puzzle begin to take shape. As James uncovers a voicemail from the night before Shane vanished, he finds himself in the middle of an intense confrontation with Rachael Barton, caught between trust, truth, and the relentless pursuit of answers.With questions of loyalty, anger, and hidden motives swirling, the stakes are higher than ever. What truths lie hidden in Shane’s final hours? Listen closely.. every word matters.
In this gripping final part of Episode Nine, James sits down with Howard Wheeler, whose candid recollections paint a vivid picture of Shane Barton’s last known dealings. Howard’s sharp, no-nonsense perspective uncovers a tangled web of financial disputes, unfulfilled promises, and tensions that preceded Shane’s disappearance. From unpaid debts to suspicions of a carefully orchestrated scheme, Howard raises bold claims—including his belief that Shane may still be alive. As James digs deeper into Howard’s account, a haunting question lingers: Are these details fragments of the truth or pieces of a broader deception? Every revelation edges us closer to understanding Shane’s fate—or further into the unknown.
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Comments (151)

Apple Betty

Shoddy police work from the start. I mean 6 years has passed and most evidence is probably ruined. Ridiculous!!

Oct 10th
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Apple Betty

That 911 Call was completely incoherent!! It would have been nice if you guys would have repeated back xacy what was said!!

Oct 10th
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Vandelynn

I have no clue what this season is about all I hear is noise. I'm still excited for another season!

Sep 11th
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Apple Betty

Why even interview Kimmie?? She sounds like a total idiot that wants to start drama with someone she has personal issues with. You should delete this whole segment.

Aug 20th
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Apple Betty

Did you purposely make this episode to make her sound guilty? Just wondering because it sounds sus- the way you are responding to her answers sounds like you are suspicious. Was that intentional?

Aug 16th
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Apple Betty

I’m new here- but have to say that people grieve in different ways and Rachel could have been in shock right after learning that her husband was missing. I heard another episode where she was balling after it sunk in that her husband isn’t coming back.

Aug 16th
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Rochelle Scoggins

my Samsung watch has its own proneline. This is a completely different phone number. Have you looked into this?

Apr 25th
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Mary Mcgeehan

hey guys....here's a tip from a non podcaster.....I think the weird music throughout the whole podcast is really odd and not needed!

Mar 29th
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Amy Wolfgram

congratulations on the newest member of the "bomb fire!"

Mar 3rd
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Saffron_DE

Seriously, this story is such a fairy tale. And listening to some of these interviews is painful. Stupid music playing all the way through, some kid slamming on their toy piano in the background, I can't take it. At this point, I don't care. I can't spend another minute listening to this podcast. I'll just check for updates on the internet.

Dec 3rd
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Taylor Torgerson

Where's our season premier James? 🧐

Oct 31st
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lex

So excited for a other season! Stay safe, James and Sara!

Aug 7th
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Saffron_DE

I'm really over this podcast. There is no forward movement. James, with his "bro" conversations, trying to sound like a street person, it's just everyone throwing around insults to everyone. Also, what's weird is how many episodes this season has had. Why?? At this point, I could care less.

Jun 14th
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Saffron_DE

Why James, why? We do not need a play by play after we heard the entire thing. Seriously.

May 4th
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William H Bonny

that sound the lady makes after everything the guys says is getting to me bad

Apr 12th
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Saffron_DE

Um, family can testify for family and give them an alibi. Plus, I have FB messages from 10 years ago. If those messages exist, they are still there. Note to James, Jesus, please stop playing the music when you're talking. Sometimes, it's louder than whoever is talking, and it is VERY distracting! #hideandseekpod #jamesbaysinger

Apr 6th
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Saffron_DE

Why does James keep saying GBR?? Is he talking about the GPR?? Or something else?

Mar 31st
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Saffron_DE

I know I'm late on this, and maybe I should just keep listening, but you need to tell the investigators about Ashley's failed polygraph test. She's backpedaling, and a seasoned detective would be able to crack her. With whatever it is she knows. Because we all know she knows something. @drmgodwin #hideandseekpodcast #TrueCrime #hideandseekpod #jamesbaysinger

Mar 31st
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Saffron_DE

Britney dated the same guy as her mom, so I don't think 'girl code' has anything to do with Ashley seeing Eric.

Feb 29th
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Brian Duffy

Damn

Feb 25th
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