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Dateline NBC Podcast Episode Notes
Episode Title
Introducing: Murder in the Moonlight
Episode Overview This episode serves as a trailer for the new original podcast series, Murder in the Moonlight, hosted by Keith Morrison. It sets the stage for a compelling true-crime story that unfolds around the tragic murder of Sharmon and Wayne Stock in their farmhouse on the Great Plains.
Key Themes
- Family and Tradition: The episode opens with imagery of family gatherings and Easter celebrations, juxtaposed against the shocking reality of the crime.
- Violence in Safe Spaces: The contrast between the perceived safety of rural life and the brutal reality of the murders emphasizes the theme of unexpected violence.
- The Investigation: The narrative hints at a complex investigation involving multiple suspects and states, emphasizing the intricacy and challenges of solving the case.
Important Details
- Setting: A quiet farmhouse on America’s Great Plains where a family celebration turns into tragedy.
- Crime Description: Sharmon and Wayne Stock were shot to death in their bedroom, described as one of the worst crime scenes.
- Suspects and Clue: The investigation includes four suspects and spans three states, centering on a crucial piece of evidence—a gold ring found at the crime scene.
Notable Quotes
- "You never in a million years would think that you'd see your parents' house taped off."
- "Sometimes it takes a second set of eyes to see a clue missed until that moment."
- "Truth can be hidden in strange places."
Format
- Host: Keith Morrison, known for his engaging storytelling style.
- Availability: The first two episodes are available for free, with options to subscribe for ad-free listening and early access to future episodes.
Call to Action Listeners are encouraged to follow the podcast for updates and subscribe to Dateline Premium for an enhanced listening experience.
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Transcript
Automatic transcript. May contain errors.0:02There are verities in this great land. The simple joys of an Easter egg hunt. The family-centered traditions on a fine baked farm in the heart of the Western Plains. The all but certain confidence that some places are safe from chaos and violence. Never in a million years would you think that you'd see your parents' house taped off, the farm taped off by that yellow tape? It was a very brutal crime scene, one of the worst I've ever seen. Careful what myths you choose to rely on. Like truth, for example. And the weakness that makes us think we alone have found it. Literature, gas, lethal injection.
0:46That's what kind of case this is. As we stumble in the dark, until we hear what we need to hear. Put the gun to her face and blew it away. An inside job, apparently. A family affair, as murder often is. You're just sitting there trying to take it all in. trying to figure out why does this happen. But sometimes it takes a second set of eyes to see a clue missed until that moment that took a case of double murder on a long, strange trip. I said, that's like looking for a needle in a haystack. Three tiny letters, the ultimate key to a mystery. That pretty much sends a chill down your spine. Sometimes the least likely of all things can be real.
1:32I am not kidding. And if no one believes me, then I really want to go back to myself. Truth can be hidden in strange places. She looked at me and she said, I'm screwed. And I said, you just got to tell the truth. That's all you can do at this point. If there was truth to be found. Maybe he was lying to you. Not a chance. If anyone could figure it out. It was this and then it was that and then it was this and then it was that. When a top lawman was caught in a lie. You wake up one morning and they say you're a criminal. Well, it kind of was like that. You know, wish there was a time machine and go back in time and say, forget this ever happened.
2:10I'm Keith Morrison, and this is Murder in the Moonlight, an all-new podcast from Dateline. You can listen to all episodes now completely free. To listen to all Dateline podcasts ad-free, subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or datelinepremium.com.
2:32Thank you.
From the publisher
Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Murder in the Moonlight, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Keith Morrison.
In this podcast, Keith Morrison takes listeners 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 now to get the first two episodes on Monday, February 17th completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com to hear the first two episodes now. Subscribers receive ad-free listening and early access to subsequent episodes.
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