Killing for Love
“Love Is The Ultimate Weapon.”
2016•12•2h 11m•6.1•Released
CrimeDocumentary
Derek and Nancy Haysom were brutally murdered in their house in Lynchburg, Virginia, on March 30, 1985. Suspicion fell on their daughter Elizabeth and her boyfriend Jens Söring. They flee to Europe, but are caught and extradited to the U.S. Elizabeth is sentenced to 90 years in jail for incitement to murder, Jens Söring to two life sentences. Karin Steinberger, Marcus Vetter and their team spent over three years researching this case, which achieved world-wide notoriety. They uncovered new evidence, including the fact none of the blood samples found at the scene of the crime belonged to Jens Söring.
Director
Marcus Vetter
Writer
Karin Steinberger, Marcus Vetter
Budget
$0M
Languages
English, German
Studio
Filmperspektive
Cast
Imogen Poots
Elizabeth Haysom (voice)
Daniel Brühl
Jens Söring (voice)
Jens Söring
Self
Gail Ball
Self
Steven Rosenfield
Self
Tom Elliott
Self
Ricky Gardner
Self
Gail Marshall
Self
Chuck Reid
Self
Carlos Santos
Self
Ed Sulzbach
Self
William Sweeney
Self
Dave Watson
Self
Rich Zorn
Self
Production
Company
Filmperspektive
Company
DR
Company
BBC
Company
SVT
Company
ARTE
Company
SWR
Company
BR
Company
VPRO
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