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.

In this special bonus episode, we sit down with Melissa Sandberg, creator of Dog With a Bone, an investigative true crime podcast under Sasquatch Productions. Melissa delves into the tragic case of John “Bernie” Burnside, a 32-year-old man with cerebral palsy whose death in 1993 was initially ruled a suicide before being reclassified as a homicide. Join us as we explore Melissa's journey into podcasting, her passion for justice, and how she teamed up with Sasquatch Productions to bring Bernie's story to life.

Dog With A Bone, 9.12.24

James is back in Washington. In the quiet town of Rochester, WA, Shane Barton vanished without a trace in March 2023. What began as an ordinary day spiraled into a chilling mystery, leaving everyone grasping for answers.

Season 4 of "Hide and Seek" delves into the eerie disappearance of Shane Barton. Cryptic phone logs, reactivated devices, and the puzzling actions of those closest to him form a web of secrets and hidden truths.

Subscribe today and join James and his team on this journey into the unknown, where each revelation leads to more questions. What happened to Shane Barton? Who can be trusted? The search for answers begins now.

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In this special bonus episode, James shares an exclusive interview with Nathan, who challenges the widely accepted narrative regarding Jeffrey K.'s whereabouts on November 30th, 2018. Contrary to the claim that Jeffrey was babysitting his nieces and nephews that evening, Nathan asserts that he himself was in fact the caretaker. This revelation casts new light on the events of that day, inviting listeners to re-examine what they thought they knew about Jeffrey K.'s activities.

Brittany Wallace Shank

James delves into the heart of his investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Brittany Shank. He meticulously summarizes the multitude of testimonies and leads he has amassed throughout his journey, and sheds light on the various suspects who could be involved in the case.

James returns home from Sturgis. It's not long before he receives a bizarre message from someone. This person is unlike any other call James has received.