Killing for Love

Killing for Love (2016)

27/10/2016
Crime, Documentary
2h 11m

Love Is The Ultimate Weapon.

Overview

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.

  • Karin SteinbergerDirector, Screenplay
  • Marcus VetterDirector, Screenplay
  • Original Title

    Das Versprechen

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    German

  • Budget

    $300,000

Keywords

  • prisoner
  • reenactment
  • life sentence
  • woman director

Top Billed Cast

Imogen Poots

Imogen Poots

Elizabeth Haysom (voice)

Daniel Brühl

Daniel Brühl

Jens Söring (voice)

Jens Söring

Himself

Gail Ball

Herself

Steven Rosenfield

Himself

Tom Elliott

Himself

Ricky Gardner

Himself

Gail Marshall

Herself

Chuck Reid

Himself

Carlos Santos

Himself

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