Irma Grese, 1945-08-08

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Irma Grese directed the women'section at Auschwitz, Ravensbruck and Bergen-Belsen. Renowned for vain and sadistic behavior, she enjoyed the terror she inflicted. With power and beauty, she retained many lovers, including Josef Mengele. She was accused of murder, ill-treatment, beating, torture, and selection for the gas chambers. After a 53-day trial, she was convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to death by hanging.

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