Was Hitler behind niece's death? Documents raise questions about alibi

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What happened

Newly unearthed records have cast doubt on Adolf Hitler's whereabouts at the time of his niece's suspicious 1931 death, Der Spiegel reported.

Key facts

  • Newly unearthed records have cast doubt on Adolf Hitler's whereabouts at the time of his niece's suspicious 1931 death, Der Spiegel reported.
  • Reported by CBS News and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:49:50 UTC.

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