The person at the center of this case
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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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why did Stephen leave his home without keys, wallet, or vehicle? What prompted his departure?
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location
Lead #2Extensive searches surrounding the property found no trace—where might he have gone on foot?
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clue
Lead #3Were there any signs of distress, mental health concerns, or recent life changes before his disappearance?
Stephen Shane Barton, a 54-year-old man, 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. The case remains open with the Thurston County Sheriff's Office, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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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
Last Known Contact
Stephen Shane Barton went missing from his home in Rochester, WA. He left without his keys, wallet, or vehicle.
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Case Information
Incident:March 9, 2023
Last Updated:July 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 9, 2023
Last Updated:July 30, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3607865500
You can remain anonymous