SettingsGerman people who died in prison custody
Albert Brendel
Albert Brendel (8 December 1893 – 14 April 1943) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Albert Brendel (8 December 1893 – 14 April 1943) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Alice Orlowski
Alice Orlowski (born September 30, 1903, Berlin, Germany – died 1976) was a high-ranking SS official at many of the Nazi German camps in occupied Poland during World War II.
Alice Orlowski (born September 30, 1903, Berlin, Germany – died 1976) was a high-ranking SS official at many of the Nazi German camps in occupied Poland during World War II.
Andreas Baader
Andreas Bernd Baader (6 May 1943 – 18 October 1977) was one of the first leaders of the German left-wing militant organization Red Army Faction, also commonly known as the Baader-Meinhof Gang.
Andreas Bernd Baader (6 May 1943 – 18 October 1977) was one of the first leaders of the German left-wing militant organization Red Army Faction, also commonly known as the Baader-Meinhof Gang.
Anna Maria Schwegelin
Anna Maria Schwegelin (or Schwägelin) (1729–1781) was an alleged German (Bavarian) witch, long considered the last person to be executed for witchcraft in Germany.
Anna Maria Schwegelin (or Schwägelin) (1729–1781) was an alleged German (Bavarian) witch, long considered the last person to be executed for witchcraft in Germany.
Arthur Hauffe
Arthur Hauffe (20 December 1892 – 22 July 1944) was a German career soldier.
Arthur Hauffe (20 December 1892 – 22 July 1944) was a German career soldier.
Carl Großmann
Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Großmann, who commonly called himself just Carl Großmann, was a German serial killer.
Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Großmann, who commonly called himself just Carl Großmann, was a German serial killer.
Carl Hilpert
Carl Hilpert (12 September 1888 – 24 December 1948) was an officer in the German Army during World War II.
Carl Hilpert (12 September 1888 – 24 December 1948) was an officer in the German Army during World War II.
Carl von Ossietzky
Carl von Ossietzky (3 October 1889 – 4 May 1938) was a German pacifist and the recipient of the 1935 Nobel Peace Prize.
Carl von Ossietzky (3 October 1889 – 4 May 1938) was a German pacifist and the recipient of the 1935 Nobel Peace Prize.
Christian Usinger
Christian Usinger was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Christian Usinger was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Curt von Gottberg
Curt von Gottberg was a Nazi official and military commander.
Curt von Gottberg was a Nazi official and military commander.
Edmund Hoffmeister
Edmund Hoffmeister was an officer in the German Army, mainly notable for his service in the Wehrmacht Heer during World War II.
Edmund Hoffmeister was an officer in the German Army, mainly notable for his service in the Wehrmacht Heer during World War II.
Emil Haussmann
Emil Haussmann served as an SS Sturmbannführer; an officer in Einsatzkommando 12 of Einsatzgruppe D.
Emil Haussmann served as an SS Sturmbannführer; an officer in Einsatzkommando 12 of Einsatzgruppe D.
Erich Lüdke
Erich Lüdke (20 October 1882 - 13 February 1946) was a German General of the Infantry who was supreme commander of the German forces in Denmark from 1 June 1940 to 29 September 1942.
Erich Lüdke (20 October 1882 - 13 February 1946) was a German General of the Infantry who was supreme commander of the German forces in Denmark from 1 June 1940 to 29 September 1942.
Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski
Erich Julius Eberhard von Zelewski or Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski was a Nazi official and a member of the SS, in which he reached the rank of SS-Obergruppenführer.
Erich Julius Eberhard von Zelewski or Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski was a Nazi official and a member of the SS, in which he reached the rank of SS-Obergruppenführer.
Friedrich Blümke
Friedrich Blümke was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Friedrich Blümke was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Friedrich Hochbaum
Friedrich Hochbaum (7 August 1894 – 28 January 1955) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of ...
Friedrich Hochbaum (7 August 1894 – 28 January 1955) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of ...
Georg-Wilhelm Postel
Georg-Wilhelm Postel (25 April 1896 in Zittau – 20 September 1953 in Shakhty, Russia) was a general in the German Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of ...
Georg-Wilhelm Postel (25 April 1896 in Zittau – 20 September 1953 in Shakhty, Russia) was a general in the German Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of ...
Gerd-Paul von Below
Gerd-Paul Valerian Georg Heinrich von Below (30 November 1892 – 8 December 1953) was a highly decorated Generalmajor der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipi...
Gerd-Paul Valerian Georg Heinrich von Below (30 November 1892 – 8 December 1953) was a highly decorated Generalmajor der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipi...
Hans Boeckh-Behrens
Hans Karl August Boeckh-Behrens (23 November 1898 – 13 February 1955) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's ...
Hans Karl August Boeckh-Behrens (23 November 1898 – 13 February 1955) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's ...
Hans Loritz
Oberführer (Colonel) Hans Loritz (December 12, 1895, Augsburg - January 31, 1946) joined the SS in 1930 and in 1933, began work as an officer at the Dachau concentration camp.
Oberführer (Colonel) Hans Loritz (December 12, 1895, Augsburg - January 31, 1946) joined the SS in 1930 and in 1933, began work as an officer at the Dachau concentration camp.
Hans-Adolf Prützmann
Hans-Adolf Prützmann was a Superior SS and Police Leader, as well as an SS Obergruppenführer.
Hans-Adolf Prützmann was a Superior SS and Police Leader, as well as an SS Obergruppenführer.
Hans-Heinrich Sixt von Armin
Hans-Heinrich Sixt von Armin (6 November 1890 – 1 April 1952) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions.
Hans-Heinrich Sixt von Armin (6 November 1890 – 1 April 1952) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions.
Heino von Heimburg
Heino von Heimburg (24 October 1889 – October 1945) was a German U-boat commander in the Kaiserliche Marine during World War I and served also as Vice Admiral in the Kriegsmarine during W...
Heino von Heimburg (24 October 1889 – October 1945) was a German U-boat commander in the Kaiserliche Marine during World War I and served also as Vice Admiral in the Kriegsmarine during W...
Heino von Rantzau
Heino von Rantzau (8 March 1894 – 2 November 1946) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Heino von Rantzau (8 March 1894 – 2 November 1946) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Heinrich Himmler
Heinrich Luitpold Himmler ( 7 October 1900 – 23 May 1945) was Reichsführer of the Schutzstaffel (SS), a military commander, and a leading member of the Nazi Party (NSDAP).
Heinrich Luitpold Himmler ( 7 October 1900 – 23 May 1945) was Reichsführer of the Schutzstaffel (SS), a military commander, and a leading member of the Nazi Party (NSDAP).
Heinz Hitler
Heinrich Hitler was the son of Alois Hitler, Jr. and his second wife Hedwig Heidemann and the half-nephew of Adolf Hitler.
Heinrich Hitler was the son of Alois Hitler, Jr. and his second wife Hedwig Heidemann and the half-nephew of Adolf Hitler.
Helmuth von Ruckteschell
Helmuth von Ruckteschell (22 March 1890, Eilbek - 24 June 1948, Hamburg) was an officer in the German navy, serving in both World War I and World War II.
Helmuth von Ruckteschell (22 March 1890, Eilbek - 24 June 1948, Hamburg) was an officer in the German navy, serving in both World War I and World War II.
Helmuth Weidling
Helmuth Otto Ludwig Weidling (2 November 1891 – 17 November 1955) was an officer in the German Army (Wehrmacht Heer) before and during World War II. Weidling was the last commander of ...
Helmuth Otto Ludwig Weidling (2 November 1891 – 17 November 1955) was an officer in the German Army (Wehrmacht Heer) before and during World War II. Weidling was the last commander of ...
Herbert Selpin
Herbert Selpin was a German film director and screenwriter.
Herbert Selpin was a German film director and screenwriter.
Hermann Göring
Hermann Wilhelm Göring, was a German politician, military leader, and leading member of the Nazi Party.
Hermann Wilhelm Göring, was a German politician, military leader, and leading member of the Nazi Party.
Hermann Höfle
Hermann Julius "Hans" Höfle (June 19, 1911 – August 20, 1962) was an Austrian-born SS-Sturmbannführer (Major).
Hermann Julius "Hans" Höfle (June 19, 1911 – August 20, 1962) was an Austrian-born SS-Sturmbannführer (Major).
Hermann Höfle (SS general)
Hermann Höfle (12 September 1898 in Augsburg – 3 December 1947 in Bratislava) was a German SS-Obergruppenführer, General of the Waffen-SS and police, and SS and Police Leader (HSSPF).
Hermann Höfle (12 September 1898 in Augsburg – 3 December 1947 in Bratislava) was a German SS-Obergruppenführer, General of the Waffen-SS and police, and SS and Police Leader (HSSPF).
Horst Günther
Horst Günther (23 September 1920 - 6 April 1944) was a German World War II prisoner of war.
Horst Günther (23 September 1920 - 6 April 1944) was a German World War II prisoner of war.
Ilse Koch
Ilse Koch was the wife of Karl-Otto Koch, commandant of the Nazi concentration camps Buchenwald and Majdanek.
Ilse Koch was the wife of Karl-Otto Koch, commandant of the Nazi concentration camps Buchenwald and Majdanek.
Joachim Kroll
Joachim Georg Kroll (17 April 1933 - 1 July 1991) was a German serial killer and cannibal.
Joachim Georg Kroll (17 April 1933 - 1 July 1991) was a German serial killer and cannibal.
Johann-Heinrich Eckhardt
Johann-Heinrich Eckhardt (3 December 1896 – 15 May 1945) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the ...
Johann-Heinrich Eckhardt (3 December 1896 – 15 May 1945) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the ...
Johannes Kunze
Johannes Kunze (1903-1943) was a German World War II prisoner of war (POW) held at Camp Tonkawa, Oklahoma.
Johannes Kunze (1903-1943) was a German World War II prisoner of war (POW) held at Camp Tonkawa, Oklahoma.
Josef Schwammberger
Josef Franz Leo Schwammberger (February 14, 1912 in Brixen (Bressanone), in what was the Austro-Hungarian county of Tyrol – December 3, 2004 in Hohenasperg prison hospital in Ludwigsburg) was a ...
Josef Franz Leo Schwammberger (February 14, 1912 in Brixen (Bressanone), in what was the Austro-Hungarian county of Tyrol – December 3, 2004 in Hohenasperg prison hospital in Ludwigsburg) was a ...
Karl August Nerger
Karl August Nerger (25 February 1875 – 12 January 1947) was a naval officer of the Imperial German Navy in World War I, who achieved fame and recognition during the war for his command of ...
Karl August Nerger (25 February 1875 – 12 January 1947) was a naval officer of the Imperial German Navy in World War I, who achieved fame and recognition during the war for his command of ...
Karl Bülowius
Karl Bülowius (March 2, 1890 – March 27, 1945) was a German officer who served during the First World War and the Second World War.
Karl Bülowius (March 2, 1890 – March 27, 1945) was a German officer who served during the First World War and the Second World War.
Karl Großmann
Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Großmann, who commonly called himself just Carl Großmann (13 December 1863 – 5 July 1922), was a German serial killer.
Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Großmann, who commonly called himself just Carl Großmann (13 December 1863 – 5 July 1922), was a German serial killer.
Karl von Le Suire
Karl Hans Maximilian von Le Suire was a highly decorated General der Gebirgstruppe in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the XXXXIX. Gebirgs-Armeekorps.
Karl Hans Maximilian von Le Suire was a highly decorated General der Gebirgstruppe in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the XXXXIX. Gebirgs-Armeekorps.
Karl-Gustav Sauberzweig
Karl-Gustav Sauberzweig (1 September 1899 - 20 October 1946) was a German Wehrmacht General who transferred to the Waffen-SS during World War II and led the "13th Waffen Mountain Division of the...
Karl-Gustav Sauberzweig (1 September 1899 - 20 October 1946) was a German Wehrmacht General who transferred to the Waffen-SS during World War II and led the "13th Waffen Mountain Division of the...
Karl-Wilhelm Specht
Karl-Wilhelm Specht (22 May 1894 – 3 December 1953) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who served on the Army Honour Court after the 20 July...
Karl-Wilhelm Specht (22 May 1894 – 3 December 1953) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who served on the Army Honour Court after the 20 July...
Kurt Demmler
Kurt Demmler, born Kurt Abramowitz (September 12, 1943 Posen – February 3, 2009 Berlin) was a German songwriter.
Kurt Demmler, born Kurt Abramowitz (September 12, 1943 Posen – February 3, 2009 Berlin) was a German songwriter.
Kurt Gerstein
Kurt Gerstein (August 11, 1905 – July 25, 1945) was a German SS officer and member of the Institute for Hygiene of the Waffen-SS. He witnessed mass murders in the Nazi extermination camps ...
Kurt Gerstein (August 11, 1905 – July 25, 1945) was a German SS officer and member of the Institute for Hygiene of the Waffen-SS. He witnessed mass murders in the Nazi extermination camps ...
Kurt Oppenländer
Kurt Oppenländer (11 February 1892 – 17 March 1947) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions.
Kurt Oppenländer (11 February 1892 – 17 March 1947) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions.
Louis Tronnier
Louis Tronnier was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Louis Tronnier was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Matthias Kleinheisterkamp
Matthias Kleinheisterkamp was an SS Obergruppenführer and a Heer officer who served in both World War I and World War II. During World War II, Kleinheisterkamp commanded the 3.
Matthias Kleinheisterkamp was an SS Obergruppenführer and a Heer officer who served in both World War I and World War II. During World War II, Kleinheisterkamp commanded the 3.
Max Pfeffer
Max Pfeffer (12 June 1883 – 21 December 1955) was a highly decorated General der Artillerie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the IV Armeekorps.
Max Pfeffer (12 June 1883 – 21 December 1955) was a highly decorated General der Artillerie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the IV Armeekorps.
Oskar Dirlewanger
Oskar Paul Dirlewanger was a World War II officer of the SS who commanded the SS-Sturmbrigade Dirlewanger, a penal battalion composed of German criminals.
Oskar Paul Dirlewanger was a World War II officer of the SS who commanded the SS-Sturmbrigade Dirlewanger, a penal battalion composed of German criminals.
Otto von Stülpnagel
Otto von Stülpnagel (16 June 1878 – 6 February 1948) was the German military commander of France during the Second World War.
Otto von Stülpnagel (16 June 1878 – 6 February 1948) was the German military commander of France during the Second World War.
Paul Völckers
Paul Gustav Völckers (15 March 1891 – 25 January 1946) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the XXVII Armeekorps.
Paul Gustav Völckers (15 March 1891 – 25 January 1946) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the XXVII Armeekorps.
Richard Lepper
Richard Lepper (15 July 1897 – 30 March 1943) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Richard Lepper (15 July 1897 – 30 March 1943) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Robert Ley
Robert Ley (; 15 February 1890 – 25 October 1945) was a Nazi politician and head of the German Labour Front from 1933 to 1945.
Robert Ley (; 15 February 1890 – 25 October 1945) was a Nazi politician and head of the German Labour Front from 1933 to 1945.
Robert Ritter von Greim
Robert Ritter von Greim (22 June 1892 – 24 May 1945) was a German Field Marshal, pilot, army officer, and the last commander of the Luftwaffe (German Air Force) during the Second World War.
Robert Ritter von Greim (22 June 1892 – 24 May 1945) was a German Field Marshal, pilot, army officer, and the last commander of the Luftwaffe (German Air Force) during the Second World War.
Rudolf Hess
Rudolf Walter Richard Hess, also spelled Heß, was a prominent Nazi politician who was Adolf Hitler's deputy in the Nazi Party during the 1930s and early 1940s.
Rudolf Walter Richard Hess, also spelled Heß, was a prominent Nazi politician who was Adolf Hitler's deputy in the Nazi Party during the 1930s and early 1940s.
Siegfried Haenicke
Siegfried Haenicke (8 September 1878 – 19 February 1946) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the XXXVIII. Corps.
Siegfried Haenicke (8 September 1878 – 19 February 1946) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the XXXVIII. Corps.
Sigurt-Horstmar Freiherr von Beaulieu-Marconnay
Sigurt-Horstmar Freiherr von Beaulieu-Marconnay (31 December 1900 – 8 October 1953) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knig...
Sigurt-Horstmar Freiherr von Beaulieu-Marconnay (31 December 1900 – 8 October 1953) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knig...
Theo Berger
Theo Maximilian Berger (born 25 January 1941 in Ludwigsmoos, died 20 November 2003 in Straubing) was a notorious Bavarian criminal, best known for his numerous escapes from prison.
Theo Maximilian Berger (born 25 January 1941 in Ludwigsmoos, died 20 November 2003 in Straubing) was a notorious Bavarian criminal, best known for his numerous escapes from prison.
Theodor Dannecker
Theodor Dannecker (27 March 1913 in Tübingen – 10 December 1945 in Bad Tölz) was an SS Hauptsturmführer (captain) and one of Adolf Eichmann's associates.
Theodor Dannecker (27 March 1913 in Tübingen – 10 December 1945 in Bad Tölz) was an SS Hauptsturmführer (captain) and one of Adolf Eichmann's associates.
Volker Eckert
Volker Eckert (1 July 1959 – 2 July 2007) was a German truck driver and serial killer who confessed to the murders of six women, five of whom were prostitutes.
Volker Eckert (1 July 1959 – 2 July 2007) was a German truck driver and serial killer who confessed to the murders of six women, five of whom were prostitutes.
Walter Gempp
Walter Gempp was head of the Berlin fire department at the time of the Reichstag fire in 1933, personally directing the operations at the incident.
Walter Gempp was head of the Berlin fire department at the time of the Reichstag fire in 1933, personally directing the operations at the incident.
Walter Heitz
Walter Heitz (8 December 1878 – 9 February 1944) was a German Generaloberst, serving during World War II. Heitz commanded the VIII. Armeekorps on the Eastern Front.
Walter Heitz (8 December 1878 – 9 February 1944) was a German Generaloberst, serving during World War II. Heitz commanded the VIII. Armeekorps on the Eastern Front.
Werner Drechsler
Werner Drechsler (January 17, 1923, in Mühlberg, Germany – March 12, 1944 in Papago Park, Arizona) was a German U-boat crewman during World War II. He was stationed on U-118 which was sunk o...
Werner Drechsler (January 17, 1923, in Mühlberg, Germany – March 12, 1944 in Papago Park, Arizona) was a German U-boat crewman during World War II. He was stationed on U-118 which was sunk o...
Werner Haase
Werner Haase (2 August 1900 – 30 November 1950) was an SS Obersturmbannführer (Lieutenant Colonel), professor of medicine and one of Adolf Hitler's personal physicians.
Werner Haase (2 August 1900 – 30 November 1950) was an SS Obersturmbannführer (Lieutenant Colonel), professor of medicine and one of Adolf Hitler's personal physicians.
Werner Henke
Lieutenant Commander Werner Henke born in Thorn in Germany was the commander of during the Battle of the Atlantic of World War II. U-515 was sunk by the American task group 22.3, commanded ...
Lieutenant Commander Werner Henke born in Thorn in Germany was the commander of during the Battle of the Atlantic of World War II. U-515 was sunk by the American task group 22.3, commanded ...
Werner Mummert
Werner Mummert (31 March 1897 – 28 January 1950) was a German officer during both World War I and World War II. Mummert was born in Lüttewitz/Saxony.
Werner Mummert (31 March 1897 – 28 January 1950) was a German officer during both World War I and World War II. Mummert was born in Lüttewitz/Saxony.
Werner Sanne
Werner Otto Sanne was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Werner Otto Sanne was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Wilhelm Hasse (general)
Wilhelm Otto Oswald Hasse (24 November 1894 – 21 May 1945) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 17.
Wilhelm Otto Oswald Hasse (24 November 1894 – 21 May 1945) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 17.
Willi Moser
Willi Albin Moser (2 November 1887 – 18 October 1946) was a highly decorated General der Artillerie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the LXXI. Armeekorps.
Willi Albin Moser (2 November 1887 – 18 October 1946) was a highly decorated General der Artillerie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the LXXI. Armeekorps.
Willibald Borowietz
Willibald Borowietz (17 September 1893 – 1 July 1945) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions.
Willibald Borowietz (17 September 1893 – 1 July 1945) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions.
Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen
Dr.-Ing. Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen was a German Generalfeldmarschall of the Luftwaffe during the Second World War.
Dr.-Ing. Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen was a German Generalfeldmarschall of the Luftwaffe during the Second World War.