Show overview
Murder in the Moonlight launched in 2025 and has put out 9 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 3 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 4 min and 28 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language True Crime show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 months ago, with 2 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 7 episodes published. Published by NBC News.
From the publisher
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
Latest Episodes
Dateline Presents: Five Miles From Home
Introducing: Five Miles From Home
S1 Ep 66 - 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S1 Ep 55 - When It All Falls Apart
One suspect is freed, another makes a surprising choice, and an investigator is accused of planting evidence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S1 Ep 44 - About Face
Two new suspects tell police they were at the farmhouse when the Stocks were killed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S1 Ep 33 - The Ring
Investigators find a key piece of evidence that sends the case in a surprising direction. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S1 Ep 22 - Keep Your Enemies Close
A suspect emerges, along with a theory of the crime. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
S1 Ep 11 - In Cold Blood
When Wayne and Sharmon Stock are found shot to death in their farmhouse, the investigation starts close to home. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Introducing: Murder in the Moonlight
trailerKeith 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.