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Hitler’s Niece Geli Raubal: New Evidence Revives Murder Theory
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Core Event
On September 19, 1931, Angela “Geli” Raubal, Adolf Hitler’s 23-year-old niece, was found shot dead inside his Munich apartment. Hitler’s own pistol was recovered at the scene, and investigators at the time ruled the death a suicide while Hitler was reportedly in Nuremberg.
New Evidence Claim
German historian Harald Sandner says he has uncovered official records showing that Raubal’s body was discovered 24 hours earlier than previously reported.
Scholarly Dispute
Historian Guy Walters, referencing fellow researcher Heike B. Görtemaker, rejects Sandner’s revision.
Historical Context
Raubal, the daughter of Hitler’s half-sister, lived with him in Munich and was known to have a strained relationship with the future dictator. Contemporary gossip suggested an incestuous affair, a claim that has long fueled speculation about motive. The presence of Hitler’s pistol at the scene has been cited by both proponents and skeptics of the murder theory.
Remaining Gaps
No definitive forensic analysis has been released to confirm the exact time of death, and the alleged transcription error cited by Walters remains unverified. Consequently, whether Hitler personally killed Geli Raubal continues to be debated among historians.