Kill Your Darling (2012)

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In 1990, the beheaded body of a young woman was found in a Rotterdam canal. The body remained unidentified until 2008, when new DNA techniques revealed that the victim was the American model Melissa Halstead. A joint investigation by the Rotterdam cold case unit and their colleagues in the United Kingdom led to John Sweeney. Sweeney is known to have a tumultuous relationship with Halstead – as evidenced by the many lurid drawings he made during their time together in Amsterdam.

Director: Jaap van Hoewijk
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Mario Steenbergen
Production: NCRV, Zeppers
Country: Netherlands
Language: English, Nederlands
Original Language: en

Keywords

homicide

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kill Your Darling about?
In 1990, the beheaded body of a young woman was found in a Rotterdam canal. The body remained unidentified until 2008, when new DNA techniques revealed that the victim was the American model Melissa Halstead. A joint investigation by the Rotterdam cold case unit and their colleagues in the United Kingdom led to John Sweeney. Sweeney is known to have a tumultuous relationship with Halstead – as evidenced by the many lurid drawings he made during their time together in Amsterdam.
Who directed Kill Your Darling?
Kill Your Darling was directed by Jaap van Hoewijk.
How long is Kill Your Darling?
Kill Your Darling has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is Kill Your Darling?
Kill Your Darling is a Documentary film.
Where was Kill Your Darling produced?
Kill Your Darling was produced in Netherlands.