New evidence raises questions over Hitler's niece's death

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 25 Sept, 07:37 · Archive

Newly unearthed records have cast doubt on Adolf Hitler's alibi regarding his niece's 1931 death.

A historian has questioned Adolf Hitler's whereabouts at the time of his niece's death by gunshot in 1931, according to Der Spiegel. Newly unearthed documents have cast doubt on his stated alibi. Long-standing rumours have suggested Hitler was sexually involved with his niece before her death at age 23.

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 evidenceA historian has supposedly found "crushing evidence" that places Hitler at the scene of his niece's death by gunshot.New York Post · 24 Sept, 22:57
• Was Hitler behind niece's death? Documents raise questions about alibiNewly unearthed records have cast doubt on Adolf Hitler's whereabouts at the time of his niece's suspicious 1931 death, Der Spiegel reported.CBS 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 relativeRumours have long swirled that Adolf Hitler was sexually involved with his niece before her death at just 23.Daily Mail · 23 Sept, 22:47
• Hitler may have murdered his niece, new evidence suggestsYahoo News UK · 23 Sept, 16:13

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