Historical Events tagged with "criminals"
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Discovery of Josef Mengele's Remains in Brazil
The grave of Wolfgang Gerhard in Embu, Brazil, was opened and the remains inside were exhumed. Genetic testing later confirmed that the remains belonged to Josef Mengele, a notorious figure associated with the Nazis during World War II, known as the 'Angel of Death' for his inhumane experiments at Auschwitz. Mengele had reportedly drowned in February 1979 while swimming, evading capture for years.
Continue ReadingClosure of Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary
Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary officially closed its doors on this day, ending its role as one of the most notorious prisons in the United States. Located on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, it housed some of the country's most infamous criminals, including Al Capone and George 'Machine Gun' Kelly. The decision to close was made due to the high operational costs and deteriorating facilities. Following its closure, the infrastructure was abandoned, and the island eventually became a national park.
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