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Azaria Chamberlain Born
On the 11th of June in 1980 Azaria Chantel Loren Chamberlain was born. -
Missing!
Nine week old (9 weeks, 4 days, 4.5 kg's) Azaria went missing from her parents tent at a campsite located in Uluru/ Ayers rock (central Australia). The tent had blood all through it so they assumed that is was quite a vicious dingo and may of killed Azaria. -
Clothing found
Nappie, jumpsuit, booties and singlet are found by Wally Goodwin. The baby's matinee jacket is still missing though. -
Car was searched
The families car was searched for any evidence or clues. They found a blood stain in the car. They believed that it was the blood stain from Azaria. -
The Chamberlains family home is searched (raided).
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Court orders for a new inquest.
The Northern Territory Surpreme Court orders for a new inquest. -
Second Inquest Made
Lindy Chamberlain is charged with murder and Michael Chamberlain is charged $5000 bail and another $5000. -
Lindy sent to jail!
Lindy was accused of committing the crime of manslaughtering Azaria Chamberlain. As a result she was sent to jail! -
Heavily Pregnant with Life Imprisonment!
Lindy Chamberlain is heavily pregnant. She is charged with 1st degree murder which as a result sentences her to Life imprisonment. Michael only receives an 18 month suspension. -
Birth of new child!
New Born baby Kahlia was born in jail. -
Foster Parents
Kahlia is moved to go live with the foster parents who are Wayne and Jenny Miller. -
"Trial of the Century"
The trial for the case begins in Darwin, it was called the "Trial of the century". -
Matinee.Jacket Found!
The jacket that the mother of Azaria claimed that Azaria was wearing was found at Uluru. It was a matinee jacket. It was found partially buried near a dingo's hideout. This piece of evidence was a breakthrough for the case. -
Identify!
Lindy is finally able to see the matinee jacket and possitively identifies it. -
Threaten
A Senator named Bob Collins forces a reporter Frank Alcorta to check over his sources and bring forth evidence. He then threatens the Nothern Territory Government by saying that he will print the article which shows evidence if Lindy Chamberlain is not released. He says that a new inquest will be formed as a result. -
New evidence is found on Azaria Chamberlains death
There is an article featured in The Age newspaper about the evidence an aboriginal tracker gave about Azaria's death. The dingo really did kill Azaria, the mother now will have the opportunity to enter court and clear her and her families convictions. -
Clearing Convictions
After a new act of paliament is forced through Lindy is finally allowed to enter court to clear her and her families convictions. She successfully is able to. -
Overturned!
All convictions of Lindy Chamberlain were overturned. -
Free!
Due to newly found evidence The Supreme court gets rid of all convictions and declares Lindy's innocence. They decide that Azaria was taken by a dingo. It also turns out that the blood stain found in the Chamberlains car was just a simple spray used in car manufacturing. -
Evil Angels Film created
A movie was created which was based on the case of Azaria Chamberlain. This movie was called Evil Angels. Instead of the main actor (who played Lindy Chamberlains role) saying a dingo has got my baby which is what Lindy actually said, they actually said 'a dingo took my baby'. Sometimes this line is use: 'A dingo ate my baby'. Meryl streep played the role of LIndy Chamberlain. -
Lindy and Michael arrange a divorce
Lindy arrages a divorce with Michael -
Choosing sides
The divorce is set and becomes final. Kahlia decides that she wants to live with her father, Michael and casually visits Lindy. Son, Reagan chooses to stays with Lindy and often visits Michael. Aiden chooses to live in both homes. -
Newly found love
Lindy meets a man called Rick Creighton when she is speaking in the USA. -
Compensation
The Nothern Territorry government pays the Chamberlains compensation. -
Engaged
Lindy and Rick announce that they are engaged. -
Custody
Lindy receives custody of Kahlia when she asks to live with her mother. -
Fresh start
When Lindy and Rick were married they wanted to move to Washington searching for a fresh start. -
FULL custody
Lindy receives FULL custody of both Reagan and Kahlia due to both the childrens request. -
Third Inquest
The Third inquest is announced. It turns out that Lindy and Michael took no part of the murder of Azaria Chamberlain. -
Return
Lindy and husband Rick return to Australia because they want to be closer to Aiden and there parents. -
'Through my eyes'
Lindy releases her book 'Through my eyes' -
Channel 7
Channel 7 broadcast a series on Lindy's story -
Declared Legally Dead
Azaria Chamberlain was declared legally dead on the 12th of June 2012. The fourth inquest states that Azaria was in fact killed by a dingo. Lindy's case is finally closed and she feels as if she is finally free again.
