Lindy and azaria on rock

Azaria Chamberlain Case

By Glenda98

  • Azaria is killed

    Chamberlains go for a holiday, Lindy hears her babys cry, goes to check the tent, Azaria isn't in there.
  • Period: to

    The Azaria Chamberlain case

  • Azaria's jumpsuit found near rock

    Wally Goodwin finds Azarias bloodstained jumpsuit, booties, nappy and singlet near the base of the Rock. Her matinee jacket remains missing.

  • Police statments are given by Lindy and Michael Chmberlain

  • Coroner finds dingo took Azaria

    Alice Springs Coroner Denis Barritt finds a dingo took Azaria but her body was disposed of by person or persons unknown.

  • Forensic expert does furthur tests on the jumpsuit

    Forensic expert Ken Brown requests permission to do further tests on the jumpsuit.

  • Chamberlains home raided, items seized.

    The Chamberlain's My Isa home is raided. More than 300 items are seized, including clothing and scissors.

  • Supreme Court cancel inquest and does new one.

    Among the reasons is the discovery of large quantities of blood in the now-dismantled family car.

  • More Evidence presented in second inquest

    After new forensic evidence some of it related to bloodstains - is presented at a second inquest,

  • Lindy to stand trial charged with murdering Azaria

    Coroner Gerry Galvin commits Lindy to stand trial charged with murdering Azaria. Michael Chamberlain is charged as an accessory after the fact.

  • Murder trial begins in Darwin.

    The murder trial begins in Darwin amid intense public interest. Dingo jokes abound as the nation speculates about Lindys guilt or innocence. By now, Lindy is pregnant with her fourth child.

  • Good evidence is presented.

    Sensational evidence is presented. A dingo was heard growling near the tent. Biologist Joy Kuhl says the blood in the Torana is from an infant. An expert says it would be impossible for a babys head to fit inside a dingos mouth. The defence then shows a photo of a dolls head in dingos jaw.

  • Lindy found guilty, sentanced to life imprisonment.

    Lindy is found guilty of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. Michael receives an 18-month suspended sentence.

  • Lindy is released on bail pending an appeal.

  • Federal Court rejects an appeal.

    The Federal Court rejects an appeal. Lindy is held at Mulawa Women's Prison, then transferred to Darwin after an application for bail pending a High Court appeal fails.

  • The High Court appeals fail in a split judgement of 2 to 3.

  • New report suggested blood in car was paint emulsion

    A petition of 131,000 signatures calling for Lindy's release and a judicial inquiry is presented to Governor General Sir Ninian Stevens. Meanwhile, new reports suggest the blood in the car was paint emulsion.

  • Evil Angels book by John Bryson published

    Evil Angels by Melbourne barrister John Bryson is published. It suggests the Chamberlains might have been wrongfully convicted.

  • Azaria's matinee jacket found

    Chamberlain solicitor Stuart Tipple is tipped off that the missing matinee jacket of Azaria has been found during a search for missing body parts belonging to a fallen climber at Ayers Rock. The jacket has been held at the Alice Springs Court House since January 31.

  • Supreme Court declares the Chamberlains innocent.

    The Supreme Court of Darwin quashes all convictions and declares the Chamberlains innocent.

  • Chamberlain's divorce becomes final

  • Compensation of $1.3m is paid to Chamberlains

    Compensation of $1.3m is paid to the Chamberlains by the Northern Territory government.

  • The findings of third inquest announced

    The findings of the third inquest are announced. NT Coroner John Lowndes says that neither Lindy or Michael were involved in Azaria's disappearance.

  • Lindy released her autobiography 'through my eyes'

  • Fourth inquest in Azaria's death commencing 2012

  • Final Verdict