Derek and Nancy Haysom were stabbed to death in their Virginia home in 1985. Their daughter Elizabeth and her boyfriend Jens Soering fled abroad before being arrested. Elizabeth pleaded guilty as an accessory, and Soering was convicted of murder. His later challenges to the case fueled a long-running dispute over responsibility and evidence.
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Killing for Love (2016)
IMDb title reference connected to the Derek & Nancy Haysom case. Listed release: 2016. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.
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Netflix
Till Murder Do Us Part: Soering vs. Haysom
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On the Case with Paula Zahn — A Murder at Loose Chippings (2011)
IMDb episode reference connected to the Derek & Nancy Haysom case. Listed release: 2011. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.
IMDb episode reference connected to the Derek & Nancy Haysom case. Listed release: 2012. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.
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Daily Press · 1986-06-17 · Page 2
Indictments deepen the Haysom mystery
A feature revisits the discovery of Derek and Nancy Haysom’s bodies and the investigation.
Published before the later pleas and trial.
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Case videos, posts, family pages, and creator communities. Creator channels and groups cover multiple cases; each includes a link to the relevant episode. Facebook or TikTok may require sign-in, and groups may require membership approval. Community opinions are separate from verified reporting.
WSET ABC 13
Convicted killer Jens Soering claims evidence left out of Netflix doc
Video from WSET ABC 13 covering the Derek & Nancy Haysom case. Length: 7:28.
Outside blogs, personal essays, and creator write-ups. These reflect each author’s perspective. Check publication dates and compare claims with reporting and court records.
thesoeringcase · Substack · Blog / essay
Elizabeth Haysom's Trial and Sentencing, Part I
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Internet Archive · Library record · 1990
Beyond reason : the true story of a shocking double murder, a brilliant and beautiful Virginia socialite, and a deadly psychotic obsession
Englade, Ken. A library catalog record for a book connected with Derek & Nancy Haysom. The record may offer a preview or borrowing options; full reading access is not guaranteed.
20/20 : KGO : February 9, 2018 10:01pm-11:00pm PST
The archive indexes this broadcast under Nancy Haysom, Jens Soering, Elizabeth Haysom. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.
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11Court records & documents
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Court opinionArchive copy
Soering v. Deeds — habeas review
The Virginia Supreme Court’s historical decision on Jens Soering’s habeas claims following the prosecution for Derek and Nancy Haysom’s murders.
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13Where are they now?
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14Positive Outcome
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Derek & Nancy Haysom — media, court records & case files | Unforgotten Casebook
07Social Media
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WSET ABC 13
Convicted killer Jens Soering claims evidence left out of Netflix doc
Video from WSET ABC 13 covering the Derek & Nancy Haysom case. Length: 7:28.
Watch on YouTubeWTVR CBS 6
Convicted of killing his girlfriend's parents, Jens Soering now fights to clear his name
Video from WTVR CBS 6 covering the Derek & Nancy Haysom case. Length: 1:09:04.
Watch on YouTubeWSET ABC 13
DNA from an unlikely ally fuels Jens Soering’s bid to prove innocence in Haysom murders
Video from WSET ABC 13 covering the Derek & Nancy Haysom case. Length: 21:10.
Watch on YouTubeCBS Mornings
Podcast hosts reinvestigate the murders of a Virginia couple 40 years later
Video from CBS Mornings covering the Derek & Nancy Haysom case. Length: 7:15.
Watch on YouTubeDr. Phil
Why A Man Convicted Of Killing His Girlfriend’s Parents Claims He Made A False Confession
Video from Dr. Phil covering the Derek & Nancy Haysom case. Length: 4:37.
Watch on YouTube