Documentary

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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Status

Ended

Original Name

The Most Evil Men and Women in History

First Air Date

January 1, 2001

Last Air Date

April 15, 2002

Seasons

1

Episodes

16

Language

English

Production Companies

Uden Associates

Networks

Discovery5

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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