BALACHOWSKY: These skins were tanned in Block 2, and perhaps also in the
crematorium buildings, which were not far from Block 2.
M. DUBOST: Then, according to your testimony, it was a customary
practice which continued even after Koch’s execution?
BALACHOWSKY: Yes, this practice continued, but I do not know to what
extent.
M. DUBOST: Did you witness any inspections made at the camp by German
officials, and if so, who were these officials?
BALACHOWSKY: I can tell you something about Dora, concerning such
visits.
M. DUBOST: Excuse me, I have one more thing to ask you about the skins.
Do you know anything about Koch’s conviction?
BALACHOWSKY: I heard rumors and remarks about Koch’s conviction from my
old comrades, who were in the camp at that time. But I personally was
not a witness of the affair.
M. DUBOST: Never mind. It is enough for me to know that after his
conviction skins were still tanned and tattooed.
BALACHOWSKY: Exactly.