Historian questions Hitler's alibi in niece's death

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Newly unearthed documents have cast doubt on Adolf Hitler's whereabouts when his niece died in 1931.

A historian has questioned Adolf Hitler's alibi regarding the death of his 23-year-old niece in 1931, according to reports citing newly discovered records. Der Spiegel reported that documents have cast doubt on Hitler's whereabouts at the time of the suspicious gunshot death. Long-standing rumours have suggested a personal relationship between Hitler and his niece before her death.

How it is being reported

• Hitler ordered the massacre of millions — but his niece may be the only person he killed with own hands: new evidenceNew York Post · 24 Sept, 22:57
• Was Hitler behind niece's death? Documents raise questions about alibiCBS News · 24 Sept, 15:49
• Did Hitler murder his niece? Historian questions Nazi leader's alibi over mysterious gunshot death of his 23-year-old relativeDaily Mail · 23 Sept, 22:47
• Hitler may have murdered his niece, new evidence suggestsYahoo News UK · 23 Sept, 16:13

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