Hide and Seek

Hide and Seek

James Baysinger

Hide and Seek

True Crime English

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?

Eps XXIII The Pouring

Eps XXIII The Pouring

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

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...

Eps XXI Recap 3 Part 2

Eps XXI Recap 3 Part 2

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...

Eps XXI Recap 3 Part 1

Eps XXI Recap 3 Part 1

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

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...

Eps XIX The Last Dance

Eps XIX The Last Dance

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...

Eps XVIII Project Pulse

Eps XVIII Project Pulse

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...

Eps XVII The $50k Promise

Eps XVII The $50k Promise

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...

Eps XVI Missing Person Report

22 February 2025

Eps XVI Missing Person Report

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...

Eps XV Nose Down, Tail Up

15 February 2025

Eps XV Nose Down, Tail Up

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...