What was the fate of Fossey's American research assistant?
Convicted in absentia
Acquitted
Never charged
Received a medal
Answer
Convicted in absentia, Fossey's American research assistant was found guilty of her murder. The trial was held in Rwanda, where Fossey was killed, but the assistant was not present. The evidence against him included testimony from witnesses who claimed to have seen him with Fossey shortly before her death, as well as forensic evidence linking him to the crime scene.
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