Since no bodies have been found, and thus no proof of death, the offences are held to be continuing.

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But no proof of death has been made public for Mr Allex.

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And French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said he had no proof of either man's death.

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But Tarantino received a critical mauling for 2007 Palme D'Or-nominated "Death Proof, " one half of the "Grindhouse" double-bill he filmed with long-time buddy Robert Rodriguez.

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"Inglourious Basterds, " Tarantino's first film since "Death Proof, " has been one of the most keenly anticipated premieres at this year's Cannes.

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Under the new line of thinking, even without proof of participation in a specific crime, a person who served at a death camp can be charged with accessory to murder because the camp's sole function was to kill people.

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He spoke of the impact Holly's death had on his family and how reading the book in proof form had helped them.

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