Eps IX.3 : The Debt That Won’t Die

In this gripping final part of Episode Nine, James sits down with Howard Wheeler, whose candid recollections paint a vivid picture of Shane Barton’s last known dealings. Howard’s sharp, no-nonsense perspective uncovers a tangled web of financial disputes, unfulfilled promises, and tensions that preceded Shane’s disappearance. From unpaid debts to suspicions of a carefully orchestrated scheme, Howard raises bold claims—including his belief that Shane may still be alive. As James digs deeper into Howard’s account, a haunting question lingers: Are these details fragments of the truth or pieces of a broader deception? Every revelation edges us closer to understanding Shane’s fate—or further into the unknown.