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One account described Ivan as having a deceptive appearance, with “kind and gentle” eyes that betrayed a savage nature. His satisfaction in inflicting pain and death was evident in his laughter and joviality, marking him as one of history's most notorious figures in the realm of human depravity.
Post-War Justice and Ongoing Mystery
After the war, the identity of Ivan the Terrible remained a subject of intrigue and investigation. Notable among those accused was John Demjanjuk, a Ukrainian former guard at various camps, who was extradited to Israel and faced trials for his alleged involvement in mass murder. Despite multiple accusations and witness testimonies identifying him as Ivan, he maintained that it was a case of mistaken identity.