1985day.year
The grave of "Wolfgang Gerhard" is opened in Embu, Brazil; the exhumed remains are later proven to be those of Josef Mengele, Auschwitz's "Angel of Death"; Mengele is thought to have drowned while swimming in February 1979.
In 1985, the grave of 'Wolfgang Gerhard' in Brazil was opened, revealing the remains of notorious Auschwitz physician Josef Mengele.
On June 6, 1985, Brazilian authorities exhumed the grave of a man known as 'Wolfgang Gerhard' in Embu.
Experts conducted forensic tests that conclusively identified the remains as those of Josef Mengele, the infamous Nazi 'Angel of Death' at Auschwitz.
Mengele had evaded capture after World War II and was believed to have drowned off the coast of Brazil in 1979.
The investigation involved dental records, skull analysis, and witness testimonies to confirm his identity.
The discovery brought closure to one of the most notorious Nazi war criminals and sparked renewed interest in post-war justice efforts.
It highlighted the global manhunt that continued long after the war, seeking accountability for Holocaust perpetrators.
1985
Embu
Josef Mengele
Auschwitz