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Nazi Hitman Goes on Trial

88-year-old who killed Dutch civilians faces German court

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(Newser) – A Dutch Nazi collaborator who killed his countrymen in reprisals for anti-German actions has gone on trial in Germany. Heinrich Boere, 88, has admitted gunning down three civilians as part of a Waffen SS death squad. He fled to Germany after the war and dodged extradition attempts for years. Prosecutors took a renewed interest in the case after Boere boasted to a documentary filmmaker: "I don't feel guilty. That's why I have always made sure they couldn't catch me."

The son of one of Boere's victims, a bicycle shop owner killed in 1944, told AP. "I don't think he can get out of it in any way now. I would be disappointed if he got less than life. When you owe a debt, it grows with time. He should actually have to pay interest."

Teun de Groot displays photos of his father and his family at his home in the Netherlands. Boere has admitted murdering de Groot's father in 1944.
Teun de Groot displays photos of his father and his family at his home in the Netherlands. Boere has admitted murdering de Groot's father in 1944.   (AP Photo/ Fred Ernst)
Accused Nazi hitman Heinrich Boere talks in front of his house, in Eschweiler, Germany.
Accused Nazi hitman Heinrich Boere talks in front of his house, in Eschweiler, Germany.   (AP Photo/ Eric Brinkhorst, File)
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Netstorm2k9
Oct 28, 09 3:13 AM CDT
Fuck the World War 2 era secret German Police. Reply
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Reader64481089
Oct 28, 09 5:48 AM CDT
Note to War Criminals, do NOT brag about "them" not being able to catch you, it may well tick "them" off to the point they actually find a way to ddo their job Reply
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cochiserocks
Oct 28, 09 6:26 AM CDT
Now that's some good news - Arrogant psycho - hope it puts the fear into the other WWII criminals out there still at large - just because you're old - doesn't mean you can stop looking over your shoulder! Reply
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DarkFrancis
Oct 28, 09 7:34 AM CDT
Heinrich, I hope you are found guilty and live another 80-odd years. Reply
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Snarfeh
Oct 28, 09 9:55 AM CDT
Frankly, I think he felt guilty and made sure they could catch him by boasting like that in a documentary. Reply
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