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Was Jakobs successful in escaping after his capture?

  • Yes

  • No

  • He was never captured

  • No records exist

Answer

No, Jakobs was not successful in escaping after his capture. He was captured by the Allies in 1945 and was imprisoned for war crimes. He was sentenced to death in 1947, but his sentence was commuted to life in prison. He died in prison in 1949.
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