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I am firmly convinced that Bormann will show up - that either the Americans or the Russians have him in custody and will try to create a sensation, for news effect, when his case comes up, and suddenly produce him. I once heard that Bormann had given himself up to the Russians. Bormann is being treated in absentia just as if he were sitting in the dock. He left Berlin in a tank. His secretary made a statement that she saw this tank struck by shells and that Bormann was killed. I doubt if one could take Bormann's secretary's word for what was happening.

Martin Bormann#10

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Discusses speculation around Bormann’s survival, custody by Allies, or death, casting doubt on secretary accounts of his fate.
In plain terms
People wonder if Bormann is alive with Allies or dead, but the secretary's story is doubted.
What can you take from it?
Fate remains uncertain despite rumors.

Where it applies

  • historical mystery
  • intelligence analysis

Putting it to work

  • track fugitive accounts
  • verify witness claims

Questions to consider

  • How do we verify a missing person's fate?
  • Why do rumors persist?

Another view

Relies on hearsay and unconfirmed reports.

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