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The Most Evil Men and Women in History

The Most Evil Men and Women in History

Documentary series with each episode focusing on a solitary historical figure who, for various reasons, including despotism, canibalism, genocide, and too many atrocities to imagine, are considered some of histories most vile and appalling figures.

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StatusEnded
Original NameThe Most Evil Men and Women in History
First Air DateJanuary 1, 2001
Last Air DateApril 15, 2002
Seasons1
Episodes16
Episode Runtime 23min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited Kingdom
Production CompaniesUden Associates
NetworksDiscovery5
S01E16

Ilse Koch

She was known as "The Witch of Buchenwald" by the inmates because of her alleged cruelty and lasciviousness toward prisoners. Survivor accounts of her actions describing her abuse of prisoners as extremely sadistic and cruel.

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