The Other Suspects
10/13/20 • 28 min
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Our investigation into the murders of Derek and Nancy Haysom has already eliminated one alternate suspect through DNA testing. Now we turn our sights on the other possible suspects who may have bled at the crime scene. New DNA evidence provides answers that have eluded investigators for decades. The commonwealth's attorney in Bedford County defends the decision not to conduct additional testing on crime scene evidence. A DNA expert offers an alternate theory on the DNA.
To support the investigative efforts of Small Town Big Crime, please visit our Patreon page.
Writing and reporting by Rachel Ryan and Courteney Stuart
Hosting and sound editing by Jaclyn Piermarini
Sound effects editing by Taylor Thomas
Our investigation into the murders of Derek and Nancy Haysom has already eliminated one alternate suspect through DNA testing. Now we turn our sights on the other possible suspects who may have bled at the crime scene. New DNA evidence provides answers that have eluded investigators for decades. The commonwealth's attorney in Bedford County defends the decision not to conduct additional testing on crime scene evidence. A DNA expert offers an alternate theory on the DNA.
To support the investigative efforts of Small Town Big Crime, please visit our Patreon page.
Writing and reporting by Rachel Ryan and Courteney Stuart
Hosting and sound editing by Jaclyn Piermarini
Sound effects editing by Taylor Thomas
Previous Episode
The Love Story
Jens Soering and Elizabeth Haysom exchanged flowery love letters in the early months of their relationship but their writings also contained dark and violent fantasies that hinted at murder. Three decades later we re-examine those letters and compare their words then with what they are saying now. As Jens and Elizabeth begin new lives decades later and an ocean apart, they can't escape the crime that changed the course of both of their lives.
To support the investigative efforts of Small Town Big Crime, please visit our Patreon page.
Writing and reporting by Rachel Ryan and Courteney Stuart
Hosting and sound editing by Jaclyn Piermarini
Sound effects editing by Taylor Thomas
Next Episode
The Confession
Just as we think our investigation has reached a dead end, a Facebook message prompts new questions about Jens Soering's claims of innocence. A report by one of the British detectives who interrogated Jens in 1986 cites evidence that Jens' has been lying for 30 years. Thanks to our friend and fellow podcaster, Allison Melody, the host of Food Heals, we hear from a former Bedford deputy who has never spoken publicly about the Haysom murders.
To support the investigative efforts of Small Town Big Crime, please visit our Patreon page
Writing and reporting by Rachel Ryan and Courteney Stuart
Hosting and sound editing by Jaclyn Piermarini
Sound effects editing by Taylor Thomas
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