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Summersode 10: Her Grandfather Fought Pirates

In Part II of our conversation on Dian Fossey, Denise and Zelda finish up their discussion of Fossey’s family tree, starting where they left off in the last Summersode, The Woman That Lives Alone on the Mountain. In this week’s Summersode, they finish their conversation on the family of Fossey’s mother, Hazel Kidd, then explore her father's side.

What else is left to discuss? Well, at least two more murders, a scandalous will, a family history of train deaths, a famous British naval hero, and so much more.

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Summersode 9: The Woman That Lives Alone on the Mountain

Nynyiramachabelli, the woman that lives alone on the Mountain, is a Rwandan word used to describe gorilla conservationist Dian Fossey on her grave in Rwanda. It was the name given to her by Rwandan’s who lived near her in the Virugan Mountains of Rwanda. In 1963, Fossey first arrived on the continent of Africa. It would soon after become her permanent home until her murdered body was found in the early morning hours of December 27, 1985.

Listen to Part 1 of The Woman That Lives Alone on the Mountain…

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