Let's be honest here. You have made history with this episode! Scoops like this contribute significantly to your viewers understanding of intersting events like that of Daisy de Melker.
Once again you produce the goods Al. What an interesting take on the Daisy story. It's great that Colin connected and was able to build on the story as we knew it.
Thanks David. Luckily Colin is still with us. We included the "In Memoriam" for his brother, Keith. At the time of the interview, Colin was busy caring for his brother, who was very ill. Colin graciously made time to do the interview while he was under great strain. Keith passed away shortly after our chat and we agreed to dedicate it to him, partly because he had helped Colin do the research.
Again riveting! You really have been fortunate to be able to talk to Colin. By the way, I know that Daisy's De Melker husband live for many years after she was hanged. Did he have any descendants? Their father must have told them interesting stories too.
WoW! Thanks Al and thanks to Colin for sharing this bit of history. Doing a 'Family Tree' and finding out about our ancestors... Its also a great hobby.. Thanks again...
Very interesting video - I am intrigued by all the other comments posted by people whose family had some connection with Daisy - trails of her story that has lingered through history.
Hi good afternoon Al. WOW, you should have been a PI. 😂. Thank you once again for all your very interesting stories in video format. I enjoy your videos very much each time I see a video. May you be blessed with many more years of exploring the old stories that keeps us glue to your chanal.. Be safe and God bless. Happy New Year to you and your family.. 😊
Hi Jeffrey, thanks very much for your kind words and wishes. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I assure you, it's not my investigative skills, these stories have a weird way of finding ME! 😜 All good things to you and yours in 2024.
You are always welcome to go and search the Panga man who killed the loved couples at Die Fonteine. My grandfather did catch the Panga man, it was one of their cleaners at the station. He did always check the book who's on duty for the night. My dad & uncle are still alive the know the whole story and facts know exactly where they catch him at the Die Fonteine in Pta because my dad were still child and grandfather show him and my dad show one day..
What was always speculated upon by many of the internet articles in the past: Did Daisy and Rhodes visit, Robert Sproat’s mother, Jane, in the West Country on their visit to the UK. It could have been possible as it would have been an easy train journey from Southampton. However, Ted Botha’s books cast doubt on that. Apparently, Daisy wrote to Jane after Robert’s death claiming poverty. William, Robert’s brother, had also written to Jane, warning her that Daisy had inherited a tidy sum from Robert’s will. It seems Daisy’s letter got there first and Jane sent the letter to William, William was furious and told Daisy never to contact his mother again and from now on he would have nothing to do with Daisy. As William doesn’t seem to have received any letters from Jane complaining about such a visit I’m guessing, with William’s warning ringing in her ears, Daisy never visited Jane.
Yes, I've wondered about that. Her childhood was certainly unstable. She was moved around quite a bit. But whether that was unusual for her times or what scars she had, I can't say.
When I was a child and my hair was not combed in the morning my mom used to say go and comb your hair you look like Daisy de Melker😂
What a wonderful, uniquely Johannesburg expression.
My father only said "daisy" and we girls knew we had to go back to our rooms and tidy our hair.😊
😂😂😂
@@wilmadebeer7365😂😂😂
Let's be honest here. You have made history with this episode! Scoops like this contribute significantly to your viewers understanding of intersting events like that of Daisy de Melker.
Thanks Corne! I'm so glad that Colin allowed me to add his story to the historical record.
Once again you produce the goods Al. What an interesting take on the Daisy story. It's great that Colin connected and was able to build on the story as we knew it.
Thanks very much, David. Yes, as you and I have discussed, we are all surrounded by fascinating people. All we have to do is get curious.
RIP Colin. Thanks for giving him a platform to tell his story, Al. It added a 'final' chapter to the Daisy story.
Thanks David. Luckily Colin is still with us. We included the "In Memoriam" for his brother, Keith. At the time of the interview, Colin was busy caring for his brother, who was very ill. Colin graciously made time to do the interview while he was under great strain. Keith passed away shortly after our chat and we agreed to dedicate it to him, partly because he had helped Colin do the research.
It is amazing how small the world is - a very sad story for all the victims and even the unintentional ones. Thanks Al as always.
Thank you, Rob.
Again riveting! You really have been fortunate to be able to talk to Colin. By the way, I know that Daisy's De Melker husband live for many years after she was hanged. Did he have any descendants? Their father must have told them interesting stories too.
Thanks! I haven't followed up that part of the story.
Very interesting, thank you.
Thanks for commenting. Glad you're liking the episodes.
Fascinating! Who knew! Thank you for sharing this Colin! Al... Just Off the Highway has really connected history in this episode.
Yes, thanks, Ulandi. I think this one really adds something new.
WoW! Thanks Al and thanks to Colin for sharing this bit of history.
Doing a 'Family Tree' and finding out about our ancestors... Its also a great hobby..
Thanks again...
A pleasure to bring it to wider attention. Colin's family memories add to the general atmosphere of creepiness around Daisy and her possible motives.
So interesting! I love the stories and connections and reliving everyday life from history. Great work👏
Thank you very much!
My grandmother worked with Daisy at some stage, and Daisy tried to persuade my grandmother to take out life insurance.
Wow! That's chilling!
Very very interesting. Here I thought not another Daisy story. 10 points.
Thank you. I'm glad the episode was able to deliver a surprise or two.
My late father in law lived next door to the family when he was a schoolboy.
Hi. Did he ever mention the street name?
Very interesting video - I am intrigued by all the other comments posted by people whose family had some connection with Daisy - trails of her story that has lingered through history.
Yes indeed. I agree. They show how we are surrounded by history every day. We carry it with us, even though we don't usually stop to notice it.
Hi good afternoon Al. WOW, you should have been a PI. 😂. Thank you once again for all your very interesting stories in video format. I enjoy your videos very much each time I see a video. May you be blessed with many more years of exploring the old stories that keeps us glue to your chanal.. Be safe and God bless. Happy New Year to you and your family.. 😊
Hi Jeffrey, thanks very much for your kind words and wishes. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I assure you, it's not my investigative skills, these stories have a weird way of finding ME! 😜 All good things to you and yours in 2024.
My great grandfather, Harry Morris, was De Melker's lawyer... 😢
A famous figure. The book by Ted Botha goes into some detail about him.
Old auntie Daisy was one mad cookie. Someone you do not take cookies from.... 😢😢😂😂😂
Absolutely! 😆
You are always welcome to go and search the Panga man who killed the loved couples at Die Fonteine. My grandfather did catch the Panga man, it was one of their cleaners at the station. He did always check the book who's on duty for the night. My dad & uncle are still alive the know the whole story and facts know exactly where they catch him at the Die Fonteine in Pta because my dad were still child and grandfather show him and my dad show one day..
Interesting story. I had forgotten about that crime spree. Thanks.
She probably killed them by just looking at them.
😅
Hysterical
I think Daisy went to England to see if there was any more money owing to her late husband. Daisy was mad and a gold digger.
Yes, I don't think she would have turned down any extra money.
What was always speculated upon by many of the internet articles in the past: Did Daisy and Rhodes visit, Robert Sproat’s mother, Jane, in the West Country on their visit to the UK. It could have been possible as it would have been an easy train journey from Southampton. However, Ted Botha’s books cast doubt on that. Apparently, Daisy wrote to Jane after Robert’s death claiming poverty. William, Robert’s brother, had also written to Jane, warning her that Daisy had inherited a tidy sum from Robert’s will. It seems Daisy’s letter got there first and Jane sent the letter to William, William was furious and told Daisy never to contact his mother again and from now on he would have nothing to do with Daisy. As William doesn’t seem to have received any letters from Jane complaining about such a visit I’m guessing, with William’s warning ringing in her ears, Daisy never visited Jane.
Just wish there were sub titles as I am deaf
Thanks for that comment. I will research how to provide them.
There must've been a deeper motive for the murders than simply money. Could be abuse?
Yes, I've wondered about that. Her childhood was certainly unstable. She was moved around quite a bit. But whether that was unusual for her times or what scars she had, I can't say.
Hey can use Anna - Mart (actress) for Daisy with her hairs
Anna-Mart is faaaar too beautiful for the role.
My question is, if she was such an unpleasant person, how did she ever manage to get any man interested in her. 🤔
Yes, I've often wondered about that too. She certainly had no shortage of suitors.
Exactly my thoughts too😂
What was Daisy's birth name?
Daisy Hancorn-Smith.