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Two life sentences were handed down to Jens Söring for the 1985 double murder of Derek and Nancy Haysom in Bedford County, Virginia.

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  • See original footage from the 1985 court cases.
  • Meet Jens Söring and Elizabeth Haysom, key figures in the case.
  • Find out about the first nationally broadcast murder trial.

Did You Know

  • The murders of Derek and Nancy Haysom occurred on March 30, 1985.
  • Jens Söring and Elizabeth Haysom were both sentenced to life in prison.
  • The film premiered at the Munich International Film Festival in 2016.
  • The documentary features reenactments with voices of Daniel Brühl and Imogen Poots.

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Who directed the documentary Killing for Love?

Killing for Love was directed by Marcus Vetter and Karin Steinberger.

What crime is the documentary Killing for Love based on?

The documentary is based on the double murder of Derek and Nancy Haysom, which occurred on 30 March 1985 in Bedford County, Virginia.

When did Killing for Love premiere?

Killing for Love premiered at the Munich International Film Festival and was released theatrically in October 2016.

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