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Azaria Born
Azaria Chantel Loren Chamberlain is born. -
Lindy Puts kids to bed
Around 8pm, Lindy puts 10 month old Azaria and 4 year old Reagen to bed in the tent. She came back to the others around 10 minutes later. -
Azaria Disappears
Azaria disappears from the campground at about 8pm when Sally Lowe (friend at campground of the Chamberlain's) hears a scream. Lindy goes to Azaria's tent to find she isn't there. -
Public Views from Media
Australia is focused on the death of Azaria and how Lindy and Michael Chamberlain have reacted to the dissapearnce of their daughter. Rumours are said that the name Azaria means 'sacrifice in the wilderness' and that Azaria was always dressed in black. Many opionions and arguments about the case went nation wide. -
Discovery of Evidence
A tourist (Wally Goodwin) finds Azaria's bloodstained jumpsuit, booties, nappy and singlet near the base of Ayers Rock/Uluru, about 4km away from the campsite. -
Police statements from the Chamberlain Family
All four members of the Chamberlain family give police statements and their car is searched. -
Coroner's Finding
Coroner Denis Barritt finds that a dingo killed Azaria but someone unknown had later interfered with her clothes. -
British expert believes that Azaria's throat was cut.
N.T Chief Minister orders the renewal of police investigations after a British expert believes that Azaria's throat had been cut due to evidence from the jumpsuit. -
Home raids
The Chamberlain's home is raided by police, along with all the homes of the eye witnesses. More than 300 items are taken including clothing and scissors. -
Second Inquest Ordered
The Northern Territory Supreme Court orders a second inquest. -
Coroner Barritt's findings are rejected.
The N.T Supreme Court reject the findings from Coroner Barritt. This is because a great amount of blood has been found in the family car. -
Second Corener's Inquest
A second Coroner's Inquest into the death opens. -
Lindy Chamberlain Convicted
Azaria's mother, Lindy Chamberlain is committed to trial for murder. Her husband, Michael Chamberlain is charged as an accessary afterwards. -
More evidence is presented
More evidence is presented. A dingo was heard growling near the tent, biologist Joy Kuhl says the blood in the Chamberlain's car is from an infant and an expert says it would be impossible for a baby's head to fit inside a dingo's mouth. -
Chamberlain Trial opens in a Darwin Courthouse
The Chamberlain trial opens in a Darwin courthouse. -
Lindy Chamberlain found Guilty
Lindy Chamberlain who is heavily pregnant, is found guilty of first degree murder and is sentenced to life imprisonment. Michael Chamberlain who was an accessory receives an eighteen month suspended sentence. -
Kahlia Born
Lindy gives birth to Kahlia Chamberlain in custody. -
Mrs. Chamberlain appeals to the Federal Court.
Mrs. Chamberlain released on bail to appeal to the Federal Court, two days after giving birth to their second daughter Kahlia. -
Lindy is released on bail pending an appeal
Lindy is released on bail pending an appeal. -
Bail Application Rejected
Federal Court rejects appeal. Lindy is held at a Women's Prison, then transferred to Darwin. Kahlia goes to live with foster parents. -
A Petition called for Mrs. Chamberlain to be Released
A petition of 131,000 signatures calling for Mrs. Chamberlain to be released from jail and a judicial inquiry is presented to Governor General Sir Ninian Stevens. New reports stating that the blood in the car is paint emulsion. -
Lindy Applies for Release
Lindy applies for release because Kahlia's foster parents transferred. The application is denied and Kahlia goes to live with new foster parents. -
Lindy Chamberlain turned down for early release from prison
The Northern Territory turns down Lindy Chamberlain's application for early release from prison -
Matinee Jacket is Found
A matinee jacket was found matching the description of the jacket Azaria wore on the day of her death. This is an important part of the investigation and has been said to explain why there may not have been any dingo saliva on the actual jumpsuit. -
Lindy Confirms the jacket is Azaria's
Lindy Chamberlain confirms the matinee jacket was her daughters. -
Lindy Released from Prison
Lindy is released from prison. The Northern Territory Government announces that there will be a new inquiry into Azaria's death. -
Mrs. Chamberlain is Released
N.T government release Mrs. Chamberlain from jail and announce Royal Commission into the case. She will not be returned to jail no matter what the outcome is. -
Mrs. Chamberlain is Released
N.T government release Mrs. Chamberlain from jail and announce Royal Commission into the case. She will not be returned to jail no matter what the outcome is. -
The blood inside the car is proved to be false
The blood that was found inside Lindy's car is proven to in fact not be blood but a chemical sometimes used by car manafacturers -
Lindy and Michael Chamberlain Divorce
Lindy asks Michael for a divorce and year later the divorce is finalised. Kahlia chooses to live with Michael, Reagan lives with Lindy and Aidan divides his time between the two homes. -
Findings of the Third Inquest Announced
Findings of the Third Inquest are announced. NT Coroner reiterates that neither Lindy or Michael were involved with the disappearance of Azaria. He leaves the cause of Azaria's death 'open'. -
Frank Cole takes lie detector test
August 6, 2004 Frank Cole, A Melbourne pensioner now 78, takes a lie detector test to prove his story that in August 1980 he shot the dingo that killed Azaria, then showed the baby's body to his companions. He passes the lying test, but Lindy still has doubts about his story. -
Fourth Inquest Opened
After a series of dingo attacks on humans, a fourth coroner's inquest is opened. Lindy expresses the hope that the inquest will both clear her name and alert the public to the fact that dingoes are dangerous.