Overview
- Boris Becker shared a social media post referencing a conspiracy theory that Adolf Hitler escaped to South America after World War II.
- The theory, based on unverified claims from a former SS member in the 1950s, has been thoroughly debunked by historical and forensic evidence.
- Becker's lawyer clarified on April 3, 2025, that he did not support the theory and regretted any misunderstanding caused by the post.
- The controversial post, which included references to declassified CIA documents, was deleted following public criticism and confusion.
- Forensic studies, including a 2018 analysis of Hitler's dental remains in Moscow, confirm Hitler's death in Berlin in 1945.