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Stephen Shane Barton
Missing Person · Open
3 years waiting · since 2023
Missing Person: Stephen Shane Barton
Justice for Stephen Shane Barton — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1Why did Stephen leave his home without keys, wallet, or vehicle—was he in distress or did something unexpected occur?
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location
Lead #2What was found during the extensive searches of the property and surrounding area, and were there any signs of foul play?
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person
Lead #3Did Stephen have any medical conditions, mental health concerns, or reasons he might have left on foot?
Stephen Shane Barton, a 54-year-old white male, disappeared from his home in Rochester, Washington on March 9, 2023, leaving behind his keys, wallet, and vehicle. Extensive searches of the surrounding property failed to locate him, and the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the Thurston County Sheriff's Office.
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NamUs case MP103670. Missing person: Stephen Shane Barton.
Last known contact: 2023-03-09 in Rochester, Thurston, WA. Circumstances: Stephen “Shane” Barton went missing from his home in Rochester, WA.
He left without his keys, wallet, or vehicle. Extensive searches surrounding the property did not locate him.
Demographics: 54 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 180 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Thurston County Sheriff's Office | 230001180.
Timeline of Events
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2023-03-09
Stephen Barton Goes Missing
Stephen Shane Barton disappeared from his home in Rochester, WA without his keys, wallet, or vehicle. Extensive searches of the surrounding property did not locate him.
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Case Information
Incident:March 9, 2023
Last Updated:July 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 9, 2023
Last Updated:July 16, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3607865500
You can remain anonymous