Murder in the Moonlight

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.