In May 1943, most Jewish prisoners from Kielce were transported to forced-labour camps in Starachowice, Skarżysko-Kamienna, Pionki, and Bliżyn. The 45 Jewish children murdered at the cemetery were the ones who stayed behind at the liquidated camp.
In May 1943, most Jewish prisoners from Kielce were sent to forced labor camps in Starachowice, Skarżysko-Kamienna, Pionki, and Bliżyn. The 45 Jewish children killed at the cemetery were those who remained after the camp was closed down.