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Vandals Desecrate Jewish Cemeteries

January 12, 1993
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Unknown vandals last week desecrated a Jewish cemetery in Florsheim, a small town not far from Frankfurt.

According to police, 10 gravestones were overturned, and some of them carried away and thrown in a nearby creek.

Police believe the desecration occurred at the beginning of last week. It was discovered later in the week.

The town authorities released a statement condemning the desecration in sharp terms. Mayor Norbert Hegmann said that he requested a speedy and full investigation to identify the perpetrators and bring them to court.

A desecration of a Jewish cemetery was also reported in another nearby town, Hochheim. Here also, several gravestones were overturned.

Police investigator believe that in both cases the perpetrators were politically motivated.

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