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Murder story of Klintsy Jews in the Klintsy Area

Murder Site
Klintsy Area
Russia (USSR)
In April 1942 50 Jews who had remained alive were shot on the outskirts of Klintsy. Before they were shot they were probably held in a stone building near the town.
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From the judicial proceedings against Albert Rapp, former commander of the Einsatzkommando 7a March 29, 1965, Essen
From the indictment against Albert Rapp: ... At the end of his period in Klintsy ... carried out yet another shooting of Jews. There were at least 50 victims. Before the shooting the Jews were held in a long one-storey stone building some kilometers from the town. From there they were taken to the execution site on foot or by truck. The execution site was not far…. Before the shooting the Jews had to take off their outer clothing and shoes. Then they were forced to lie on the ground. They were taken to the forest in small groups. There they were shot in the usual way – in the back of the head....
ZENTRALE STELLE, LUDWIGSBURG B 162/14174 copy YVA TR.10 / 601
Klintsy Area
Murder Site
Russia (USSR)
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