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Killing for Love (2016)
Director: Marcus Vetter
Cast: Imogen Poots, Daniel Brühl, Jens Söring, Gail Ball
Runtime131 min
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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.
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Killing for Love is a critically acclaimed 2016 documentary directed by Marcus Vetter that explores the infamous murder case of the Haysoms in 1985. The film has been praised for uncovering new evidence and challenging the initial convictions of Elizabeth Haysom and Jens Söring. While the public reception has been generally positive, with high ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes, the case continues to be a source of debate and controversy.
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Killing for Love, the 2016 documentary directed by Marcus Vetter, offers a captivating and in-depth examination of a high-profile murder case that achieved global notoriety. Through meticulous research and the inclusion of new evidence, the film sheds light on the complexities of the investigation, challenging the public's preconceptions and providing a thought-provoking exploration of the judicial system.
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Killing for Love is a German documentary film directed by Marcus Vetter with Karin Steinberger. The film tells the crime story of the double murder of Derek and Nancy Haysom on 30 March 1985 in Bedford County, Virginia.
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