Mass grave believed to contain child victims of Nazis

German authorities are investigating the discovery of dozens of skeletons, many of babies or children showing signs of physical handicap, in a suspected Nazi-era mass grave.

German authorities are investigating the discovery of dozens of skeletons, many of babies or children showing signs of physical handicap, in a suspected Nazi-era mass grave.

Following a tip from a local resident, authorities in Arnsberg this week began searching the western town’s Roman Catholic cemetery.

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