Murder in the Moonlight

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.

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

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

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. Follow Murder in the Moonlight now and get two new episodes a week -- completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and early access to future episodes.