The Guatemalan army stole at least 333 children and sold them for adoption in other countries during the Central American nation 's 36-year civil war , a government report has concluded . Children stolen for adoption in the U.S. , Germany , Italy and France , report missing . Some parents were killed , others were unharmed when soldiers came calling . Investigators examined children between 1985 and 1989 , ' peak ' crime period . Police says many more could have been stolen , investigation underway .
Children stolen for adoption in the U.S. , Germany , Italy and France , report missing . Some parents were killed , others were unharmed when soldiers came calling . Investigators examined children between 1985 and 1989 , ' peak ' crime period . Police says many more could have been stolen , investigation underway .