Murder in the Moonlight

Murder in the Moonlight

Host: NBC News

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. Listen to all episodes of Murder in the Moonlight now completely free, or subscriber to Dateline Premium to listen ad-free: DatelinePremium.com

Episodes

6 - The Final Dominoes Fall
01March 05, 2025 5:00am

6 - 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.

5 - When It All Falls Apart
02March 03, 2025 5:00am

5 - When It All Falls Apart

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

4 - About Face
03February 26, 2025 5:00am

4 - About Face

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

3 - The Ring
04February 24, 2025 5:00am

3 - The Ring

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

1 - In Cold Blood
05February 17, 2025 5:00am

1 - In Cold Blood

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

2 - Keep Your Enemies Close
06February 17, 2025 5:00am

2 - Keep Your Enemies Close

A suspect emerges, along with a theory of the crime.

Introducing: Murder in the Moonlight
07February 06, 2025 5:05pm

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. Th…