Daisy de Melker

A somber, slow-burning true-crime drama that immerses you in a grim historical case with an unsettling, remorseless central figure.

Created by

Annie Basson

Genres

Drama

Starring

Susan Coetzer, Graham Armitage, Charlotte Butler

Overview

The infamous poisoner, Daisy Louisa de Melker (née Hancorn-Smith) was born on 1 July 1886 near Grahamstown. Daisy was charged with the murder of her two previous husbands and her son. Her trial began in October 1932 before Judge Greenberg in Johannesburg. Daisy was not found guilty of the murder of her two previous husbands, but she was found guilty of the murder of her son. On 30 December 1932, Daisy was hanged in Pretoria Central Prison, without ever pleading guilty or showing any remorse. Daisy was the second woman in South Africa to be hanged.

How it feels

Dark, bleak, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Crime, deception, guilt, justice

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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