Nazi Doctor's Secret Life: Drowning Hid 'Angel of Death'

Josef Mengele, the notorious Nazi doctor known as the 'Angel of Death,' died by drowning off the coast of Sao Paulo, Brazil, in February 1979. His demise was shrouded in deception, with Liselotte Bossert and others actively concealing his identity for years. Mengele had lived in South America under various aliases since fleeing Europe after World War II, evading capture by Nazi hunters and international agencies for decades.

Despite official attempts to locate him, Mengele lived a hidden life in Brazil until his accidental death. His secret was maintained until Liselotte Bossert eventually revealed the truth to investigators years later. In 1985, authorities exhumed remains believed to be Mengele's, and by 1992, DNA testing conclusively matched the remains to his son, confirming the identity of the long-sought war criminal.

Mengele's atrocities at Auschwitz, where he conducted horrific experiments on prisoners, particularly twins, led to his infamous nickname. His successful evasion of capture for so long highlights a complex network of support and a global mystery that fueled numerous conspiracy theories. The confirmation of his death and burial in Brazil marked the end of a protracted hunt for justice.