 
When Adolf Hitler's half-niece was found dead in a pool of her own blood, the Nazi party rushed to cover up the scene. 

But who killed Geli Raubal, why, and did she take some very dark secrets with her to the grave? 



The discovery of Geli's body
Who was Geli Raubal
What was the nature of Hitler and Geli's relationship?
What happened to Geli Raubal?
Why did Geli Raubal kill herself?
Did Hitler kill his niece?
Hitler's reaction to the death




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