Nazi fugitive 'Dr Death' Aribert Heim 'died in Cairo in 1992 after converting to Islam'

Feb. 4, 2009
The Nazi fugitive nicknamed "Dr Death" who was one of the most wanted war criminals died in Cairo in 1992 after converting to Islam it has been revealed.
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