Prepare to drift off into a chilling tale of trust, betrayal, and murder in this episode of True Crime Sleep Stories. Tonight, we explore the unsettling life of Maria Swanenberg, a woman lovingly nicknamed "Goeie Mie."  To her neighbors, she was a kind and devoted caretaker—but behind the warm, pious exterior lay a sinister secret. Maria's nursing skills came with a deadly twist, and her poison claimed dozens of lives.  Uncover the dark truths about her motives, her methods, and how she might have continued her twisted mission if not for a single oversight. This is a story of deception, tragedy, and the unmasking of a killer who exploited the very people who trusted her most. --- --- --- --- Special Announcement CrimeCon 2025 is right around the corner! Mark your calendars for September 5-7, 2025, and join me in Denver, Colorado, for the ultimate true crime experience. You can get 10% off your ticket using my exclusive discount code BRINK at checkout. As a special thank-you to my listeners, stop by my table with your ticket/code receipt, because I’ll have a free signed copy of my book waiting for you. Come say hi—I can’t wait to meet you! --- --- --- --- Thank You for Listening If you liked this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and recommend True Crime Sleep Stories to your fellow true crime enthusiasts. Follow along for more dark and mysterious tales to ease you into your evening. And as always, stay curious and stay safe. --- --- --- --- Buy The Books: True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3Z8jx5L True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 2: https://amzn.to/4kAthhj True Crime Sleep Stories, Volume 3:https://amzn.to/3H9xfPQ --- --- --- --- Support the show by joining Patreon https://www.patreon.com/KelliBrink Social Media: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/truecrimesleepstories INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/truecrimesleepstories Instagram.com/kellibrink YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSleepStoriesPodcast?si=ETLR6h5vDvvx9T_z APPLE PODCASTS: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-sleep-stories/id1649396201 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qDUjSgEY2T6KMHrFoLTaQ?si=f532504c83f34669 TIKTOK: @truecrimeirl