In many cases they were equally notorious in their communities because they were the friends , neighbors and co-workers of those they raped , slaughtered and buried alive . Genocide 's foot soldiers were neighbors of those they tortured and killed . Comment: Architects of genocide use group identity , mob mentality to execute their plan . Other tools include propaganda and dehumanization .
Genocide 's foot soldiers were neighbors of those they tortured and killed . Comment: Architects of genocide use group identity , mob mentality to execute their plan . Other tools include propaganda and dehumanization .