Murder in the Moonlight

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. Beginning Monday February 17th you can listen to the latest episodes completely free. Or, to begin listening now, subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com. Subscribers get early access to new episodes and can listen to all Dateline podcasts ad-free.

  • 28 minutes 18 seconds
    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.


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    5 March 2025, 11:00 am
  • 25 minutes 36 seconds
    When It All Falls Apart

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


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    3 March 2025, 11:00 am
  • 23 minutes 54 seconds
    About Face

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


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    26 February 2025, 11:00 am
  • 32 minutes 22 seconds
    The Ring

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


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    24 February 2025, 11:00 am
  • 25 minutes 45 seconds
    In Cold Blood

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


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    17 February 2025, 11:00 am
  • 28 minutes 18 seconds
    Keep Your Enemies Close

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


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    17 February 2025, 11:00 am
  • 2 minutes 43 seconds
    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 access to future original podcasts.


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    6 February 2025, 11:05 pm
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