Killing for Love (2016)

In the gripping narrative of "Killing for Love" (2016), the quiet tranquility of Bedford County, Virginia is shattered by the shocking and grisly murders of Nancy and Derek Haysom, wealthy and respected society figures. The international media is set ablaze as their daughter, Elizabeth, a product of European boarding schools, and her German beau, Jens Soering, a diplomat's offspring, are convicted of the brutal crime. Their scandalous tale of obsession and violence begins at a university program for high-achieving students and culminates in the chilling confines of a prison cell where they've languished for over 30 years. This compelling film paints a vivid portrait of a sensational trial that captivated viewers around the globe as it unfolded on their television screens. However, it doesn't stop there. It peels back the layers of a potentially corrupted judicial system that dared to bask in the spotlight, revealing a disquieting miscarriage of justice. Investigations spanning three years have uncovered staggering evidence, previously suppressed or dismissed as inadmissible, challenging the very core of Soering's conviction. The film draws attention to a myriad of overlooked details - unidentified fingerprints, photographic evidence suggesting sexual abuse, a questionable friendship between the presiding judge and the victims, a missing FBI profile, and a blood-soaked car concealing a knife. The revelation of new forensic techniques that debunk key evidence of Soering's conviction and recent exculpatory DNA analysis further illuminate the mounting proof of his innocence. "Killing for Love" is a cinematic tour de force that delves into the harrowing intricacies of a case as puzzling as "Making of a Murderer", as suspenseful as "Serial", and as cinematically brilliant as "The Staircase". With Soering's next parole hearing coinciding with the film's release, the mesmerizing narrative weaves a tale that promises to be more bewildering and captivating than any fiction, leaving viewers questioning the very nature of justice.

Killing for Love is a crime movie featuring Imogen Poots and directed by Marcus Vetter.

Killing for Love is currently streaming on DIRECTV.