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Posted on July 21, 2011 | tags

 
 

World: Deceased Hitler deputy’s grave site removed over neo-Nazi pilgrimage concerns

  • Hitler deputy Rudolf Hess exhumed: The remains of Rudolf Hess, a former Hitler deputy, have been exhumed from his grave site in Wunsiedel, Germany. His grave had became something of a pilgrimage destination for neo-Nazis over the years, which caused a lot of understandable angst amongst Wunsiedel’s residents — the Lutheran church ultimately asked Hess’ family to allow them to remove the remains and site when they applied for a 20-year extension on the plot. Hess’ remains are to be cremated and scattered at sea, and the headstone that marked his grave will be destroyed. source