Johann Reichhart was a German state executioner before WW2 and then headed a merciless Nazi killing machine that murdered around 3,000 people during WWII. In a bizarre twist of fate, Reichhart later worked for the Allies. Jamie Theakston uncovers more about this ruthless Nazi.
Cast Appearances
Eric Meyers
voices Himself (Narrator)
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Retitled, this episode re-aired as "The Nazi Executioner" on 7/13/2021 at 2200 with a summary of "Jamie Theakston explores the incredible story of Johann Reichhart, a German state-appointed judicial executioner who, after leading a merciless Nazi killing machine during WWII, served the Allies to execute Nazi war criminals."
Retitled, this episode re-aired as "Nazi Nightmare" on 2/18/2020 at 2200 with a summary of "Investigators follow a trail of fresh evidence to uncover the strange truth behind the man who was head of the Nazi killing machine and why he ended up working for the Allies."