New documents cast doubt on the alibi: Did Hitler murder his niece Geli? | Der Spiegel

Documents from the Munich archives raise doubts about Adolf Hitler's alibi in the case of the death of his niece Geli Raubal in 1931. Researcher Harald Sandner found a death certificate and obituaries dating the discovery of the body to September 18, a day before the official date, while Hitler was still in the city. The findings revive old suspicions of his involvement in her death.

Documents found in archives in Munich raise doubts about the alibi used to clear the name of Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler in the mysterious death of his niece in his Munich apartment in 1931. This was revealed by the German magazine Der Spiegel. The revelations renew interest in the possibility that Hitler was involved in her death, a suspicion that already arose at the time of the discovery of her body 95 years ago, against the backdrop of their complicated relationship. The niece, Geli Raubal, 23, was found dead on September 19, 1931. Hitler claimed he left Munich on the afternoon of September 18 and therefore was not at home. Researcher Harald Sandner found three archival documents – a death certificate and two obituaries – dating the discovery of the body to September 18 at 10:15 AM, while Hitler was still attending a party rally in the city. Sandner claims that the Munich police may have conspired with the Nazi Party to protect Hitler, and notes that an autopsy was never performed. Historian Heike Görtemaker disputed the conclusions, arguing that it was likely a clerical error, and that the official time of death was supported by the testimony of eight witnesses. In her view, the Munich police would have jumped at the chance to arrest Hitler if they could.