They were the very picture of a perfect couple in the land of Spanish moss and sweet magnolias. But when a hit man targets one of them, a story of betrayal and murderous intent unfolds. In Dateline’s latest podcast, Keith Morrison takes us to the Low Country of South Carolina to tell the twisted tale.

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A hit man arrives in Charleston, South Carolina with a member of a wealthy and well-known family in his crosshairs.

A manila envelope filled with maps and photos helps investigators start to unravel a deadly plot.

The investigation into a murder plot leads to a femme fatale with a past.

Lovers on the line in jailhouse phone calls reveal new clues. Then, a big arrest.

A hit man makes a choice, and the trial gets underway.

The jury renders its verdicts. Afterwards, a remarkable moment of forgiveness takes place.

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.

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