James dives deeper into the mystery following his first trip to Shane’s property, uncovering the tangled web of relationships and secrets surrounding his disappearance. A conversation with Dane, the property owner caught in the fallout between Shane, Rachael, and Howard, could hold the answers James has been searching for—but will Dane reveal what he knows?

New revelations emerge when a friend claims to have seen Shane the day before he vanished, a detail James had never encountered before. As the investigation unfolds, Shane’s fixation on a property in Montesano takes center stage. Was this the driving force behind his disappearance, or does it lead to an even darker truth?

No stone will go unturned, no question left unanswered. As James follows every lead, the lines between clarity and chaos blur, pulling him deeper into the unknown.

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In this episode of Hide and Seek, James delves deeper into the tangled narratives surrounding Shane Barton’s disappearance by revisiting key interviews and analyzing conflicting recollections. James’s investigation takes him to the Barton property, where Rachael Barton retraces her actions on the day Shane vanished. Yet, her timeline is riddled with inconsistencies — from phone usage to the supposed last sighting of Shane in the fifth wheel.

James also interviews Shane’s son, Danner Barton, whose stoic demeanor and strained relationship with his mother add new layers to the case. Danner’s perspective on the events of March 9th raises questions about family dynamics, while his insight into the family’s access to Wi-Fi adds another piece to the puzzle. Additionally, conversations with Shane’s daughter, Hayden Barton, reveal a shift from openness to silence, leaving more questions than answers.

Further complicating the narrative are insights from Howard Wheeler and John Bean, who expose past financial disputes and character tensions that may be key to understanding Shane’s disappearance.

As James pieces together these interviews, the contradictions and evasions make it increasingly difficult to discern the truth. Is the family’s fractured story concealing a deeper reality, or are these inconsistencies just noise in an already complex case?

As the investigation unfolds, James delves deeper into the tangled threads of Shane Barton’s disappearance. In this gripping episode, we dissect Rachael’s accounts, confront contradictions, and explore the dynamics of the Barton family’s property—where every creak of a floorboard and every shadow may hold the answers. From the unsettling events on the ninth to the revelations of strained relationships and financial pressures, the pieces of this puzzle begin to shift. But can they lead us to Shane?

Four episodes in, the mystery surrounding Shane Barton grows deeper. In this special recap, James and the team revisit the labyrinth of clues that have emerged: the coffee Shane brewed before his sudden disappearance, the haunting cries of Charlie the bull that morning, and the final moments his family claims to have seen him. Rachael’s testimony—layered with emotion and contradiction—takes center stage, as does the chilling layout of the property where everything began. Join us as we untangle threads, unpack revelations, and question everything we thought we knew.

On a quiet morning, Shane Barton prepared coffee, and life seemed routine—until it wasn’t. What clues linger in the frozen ice cubes, the untouched phone, and the peculiar silence of that day? As Rachel retraces her steps, every detail feels both mundane and deeply mysterious. Could the smallest of actions—a closed bedroom door, the scent of coffee, a missing jacket—hold the answers? Where did Shane go, and why does his absence feel like a void left untouched? Dive into the reenactment of Shane's last known moments and uncover the questions that still remain unanswered.

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James and the team arrive at the Barton property—a place shrouded in mystery, still haunted by Shane’s memory and the unanswered questions left in his absence.

Tensions rise as Rachael grapples with visitors digging too close, while Hayden's absence looms heavily, leaving James with more questions than answers.

In every corner, secrets lie in plain sight, waiting to be uncovered. Each quiet exchange, each twist in the road, unveils another layer of a story slipping just out of reach.

As tensions peak and secrets tighten, James finds himself searching for Shane—and for the truth buried at the vanishing point. How far would you go to uncover it?

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As March 9th dawned, Shane Barton vanished from his family’s farm, leaving behind his phone, wallet, and a growing list of questions. In this episode, Rachel opens up, her voice wavering between hope and dread as she retraces her last conversations with Shane—a husband, father, and racer with a love for the thrill. But as details emerge, subtle hints and curious behaviors begin to paint a more complex picture. Did he simply wander, or was there something calling him deeper into the woods? The search for answers reveals a man at the center of a growing mystery, where even the smallest choices may hold the key.

Season 4 of Hide and Seek: The Disappearance of Shane Barton

After nearly two years in Michigan, James Baysinger returns to Washington, driven by an unwavering commitment to uncover the truth behind a chilling new mystery. This season, James and his team dive headfirst into the haunting disappearance of Shane Barton, who vanished without a trace from Rochester, WA, on March 9, 2023. As his family grapples with the unknown and a community holds its breath, James reveals the intimate details of Shane’s life, the family he left behind, and the unsettling final hours before he disappeared.

Episode by episode, James peels back the layers of Shane’s world, revealing a web of dark secrets, buried tensions, and unexplained events. With each twist and turn, the team inches closer to answers that may change everything. Get ready to journey into the unknown—because sometimes, the darkest truths are hidden in plain sight, waiting to be uncovered.

But what really happened to Shane Barton on that fateful day? Did someone close to him hold the key to his disappearance, or was he hiding secrets of his own? And in a town that’s seen its share of mysteries, how deep does this story go?

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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?

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?

James is back in Thurston County, a place that has become all too familiar over the past year. This isn’t just a routine trip —it's a return to where it all started, the ground zero of Shane Barton’s disappearance.