Despite the intricate details of von Einem's alibi and his version of events, his alibi had two huge problems--it completely contradicted his initial statement of his whereabouts on 5 June 1983, where he said he was in bed with the flu.
His alibi had two huge problems. This was despite the intricate details of von Einem's alibi. This was despite his version of events. He was in bed with the flu. This was what it contradicted his initial statement of his whereabouts on 5 June 1983. He said.