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.

Cast

Susan Coetzer, Graham Armitage, Charlotte Butler, Graham Hopkins, Danny Keogh, Ian Roberts, Ron Smerczak, Sean Taylor

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What is "Daisy de Melker" about?

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.

When was "Daisy de Melker" released?

Daisy de Melker was released in 1993.

Who stars in "Daisy de Melker"?

The cast includes Susan Coetzer, Graham Armitage, Charlotte Butler, Graham Hopkins.

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