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A Waffen SS lieutenant known as "The Executioner of Drenthe" lived openly in Spain despite multiple extradition attempts and a dark past.
Synopsis
A Waffen SS lieutenant known as "The Executioner of Drenthe" lived openly in Spain despite multiple extradition attempts and a dark past.
Synopsis
Auke Bert Pattist, a Waffen SS lieutenant, lived in Spain after World War II, integrating into local society despite his past. A photograph, a toy locomotive, and a newspaper clipping spark an adult's investigation into Pattist's life. The search involves old newspapers, legal documents, and testimonies from witnesses. Pattist, known as "The Executioner of Drenthe," faced extradition attempts but never went into hiding. Few acknowledged his dark history, leaving a complex legacy that continues to intrigue.
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