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Murder in the Moonlight

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In Dateline’s newest podcast, Keith Morrison takes us to a quiet farmhouse on America’s Great Plains, where Sharmon and Wayne Stock have just celebrated Easter with their big, loving family. That night, under a pale moon, the couple is shot to death in their bedroom. The investigation includes four suspects, spans three states, and comes down to a single shiny clue: A gold ring found at the scene of the crime.

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  • 7 episodes
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  • S1 · E6
    Mar 5, 2025 · 28 min

    The Final Dominoes Fall

    Judgment day for the accused brings anger and sorrow for the Stocks. And one of the killers talks to Keith about the night of the murders.

  • S1 · E5
    Mar 3, 2025 · 25 min

    When It All Falls Apart

    One suspect is freed, another makes a surprising choice, and an investigator is accused of planting evidence.

  • S1 · E4
    Feb 26, 2025 · 23 min

    About Face

    Two new suspects tell police they were at the farmhouse when the Stocks were killed.

  • S1 · E3
    Feb 24, 2025 · 32 min

    The Ring

    Investigators find a key piece of evidence that sends the case in a surprising direction.

  • S1 · E1
    Feb 17, 2025 · 25 min

    In Cold Blood

    When Wayne and Sharmon Stock are found shot to death in their farmhouse, the investigation starts close to home.

  • Feb 6, 2025 · 2 min

    Introducing: Murder in the Moonlight

    Keith Morrison takes us to a quiet farmhouse on America’s Great Plains, where Sharmon and Wayne Stock have just celebrated Easter with their big, loving family. That night, under a pale moon, the couple is shot to death in their bedroom. The investigation includes four suspects, spans three states, and comes down to a single shiny clue: A gold ring found at the scene of the crime. All episodes are now available -- completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and early

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