• "The Nurse Who Killed: Daisy Louisa de Melker's Deadly Desire

  • Nov 17 2024
  • Length: 11 mins
  • Podcast

"The Nurse Who Killed: Daisy Louisa de Melker's Deadly Desire

  • Summary

  • In this gripping episode of True Crime Chronicles, we delve into the shocking case of Daisy Louisa de Melker, a nurse whose deadly desire for wealth and control led her down a dark path of murder. Known as one of South Africa's most infamous serial killers, Daisy poisoned her two husbands and her son using strychnine and arsenic in the 1920s and 1930s. Through her medical knowledge, she became a master of poisoning, orchestrating the deaths of her loved ones for financial gain. Join us as we explore her early years, twisted motivations, the investigation, her trial, and the chilling legacy of a woman who shattered the ideal of the compassionate caregiver. Tune in for a deep dive into the horrifying tale of The Nurse Who Killed: Daisy Louisa de Melker's Deadly Desire.

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