Decay Makes Cause of Death Untraceable
Polish prosecutors have halted their probe into human skeletons discovered at Wolf’s Lair, the former headquarters of Adolf Hitler during World War II. The investigation was discontinued due to the advanced state of decay, which rendered it impossible to determine the cause of death, a spokesman revealed on Monday.
Remains Found in Hitler’s Chief Headquarters
The remains, unearthed on February 24 at Wolf’s Lair, were found by a local historical group known as Latebra. The site, where Hitler and other Nazi leaders resided from 1941 to 1944, was also the location of the failed assassination attempt on Hitler by Col. Claus Stauffenberg in 1944.
Daniel Brodowski, a spokesman for the prosecutor’s office in Ketrzyn, stated that forensic experts identified the bones as human, belonging to at least four individuals, including three middle-aged men and a child. However, due to the extensive decay, the cause of death could not be determined.
Mystery Surrounding Skeletons
The skeletons, missing hands and feet, were discovered inside the villa of air force commander Hermann Goering. Latebra member Dominik Markiewicz expressed astonishment at finding such remains in a highly guarded location like Wolf’s Lair, speculating on potential occult rituals or sinister activities that may have taken place there.
Wolf’s Lair: From War Site to Tourist Attraction
Following the war, Wolf’s Lair became a part of Poland and has since transformed into a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors to explore the remnants of Hitler’s former stronghold hidden deep within the woods.