SEASON 1

THE HARDEST CASE

Nancy Moyer, a 36-year-old mother of two, disappeared from her home in Tenino, Washington, on March 6, 2009. Her disappearance remains unsolved, though the case has seen periodic developments over the years. Moyer's car was found parked outside her home with her purse and belongings inside, but there was no sign of forced entry or a struggle. Her two daughters were staying with their father that weekend, so the exact circumstances surrounding her disappearance are unclear.

James Baysinger, host of the Hide and Seek podcast played a significant role in reviving public interest in the case through his podcast. which focuses on missing persons cases. James started investigating Moyer’s case in 2018, conducting interviews and uncovering new details. His work drew attention to the case and led to a break in 2019, when a man named Eric Lee Roberts confessed to killing Moyer during a sexual encounter that went wrong. However, Roberts later recanted his confession, and no charges were filed due to a lack of physical evidence. James continues to be passionate about Nancy’s case, and revisits it in season 4 which premiered October 31, 2024.

Season one of the Hide and Seek podcast centers around the mysterious disappearance of Nancy Moyer. Nancy, a mother of two, vanished from her home in Tenino, Washington, in 2009. The podcast, released on the 10-year anniversary of her disappearance, reexamines the case, exploring various leads, interviews, and theories. As the season progresses, a breakthrough occurs when a man confesses to being involved in Nancy's disappearance, only to later retract the confession. Despite this, Baysinger continues to search for answers, using the podcast to keep the case in the public eye and push for new developments.

The season delves into Nancy’s life, her separation from her husband, and the impact of her disappearance on her family, especially her two daughters. Baysinger also works closely with detectives and uncovers new evidence and testimonies that reignite interest in the cold case. His methodical and persistent investigation highlights the challenges of unresolved missing persons cases, while maintaining a personal connection to those affected. This season sets the tone for Baysinger's commitment to uncovering the truth in complex, small-town cases.