Azaria Chamberlain Case Important Events

By Vonny9C

  • Azaria Chamberlain was born

  • Azaria was taken from her tent at Ayers Rock

    Azaria was apparently taken by a dingo from her tent. She was 9 weeks and 4 days old.

  • Jumpsuit, nappy, booties, singlet and matinee jacket are found.

    Wally Goodwin finds jumpsuit, booties, nappy & singlet, matinee jacket that have been missing.

  • Police Statements given by Mr and Mrs Chamberlain

  • Chamberlain car searched

  • Coroner, Denis Barrit finds that a wild dog or Dingo killed Azaria and that the Chamberlain's didn't play a part.

    Alice Springs Coroner Denis Barritt finds that a wild dog or dingo took Azaria and that no member of the Chamberlain family was responsible for her death. There was interference with the clothing by 'person or persons' that are unknown. Ken Brown requests permission to do further tests on the jumpsuit.

  • Homes raided

    Chamberlain's home raided at the same time as the homes of all other key and some eye-witnesses.

  • Northern Territory Supreme Court (Darwin) rejects first inquest and orders a new one.

    Northern Territory Supreme Court (Darwin) rejects first inquest and orders a new one.

  • Chamberlains Charged

    Second Inquest Coroner Gerry Galvin commits Lindy Chamberlain to trial on charge of murdering Azaria. Michael Chamberlain is charged as an accessory.

  • Chamberlains found guilty

    Lindy, very pregnant, is found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to life iin prison. Michael, as an accessory receives an eighteen month suspended sentence.

  • Lindy identifies Azaria's jacket

    Lindy finally sees Azaria's matinee jacket and positively identifies it.

  • Chamberlain's Cleared

    Trevor Morling hands down his finding and clears the Chamberlain's of all guilt or responsibility. In response the NT offers them a Pardon.

  • All convictions rejected.

    The Supreme Court of Darwin rejects all convictions and declares the Chamberlain's innocent. The court also takes Morling's view that Azaria was taken by a dingo .

  • Release of the film Evil Angels (A Cry in the Dark)

    Release of the film Evil Angels (A Cry in the Dark) which potrays the whole ordeal.

  • Findings of the Third Inquest leave case 'Open' but restated that the Chamberlains weren't involved.

    Findings of the Third Inquest are announced. NT Coroner John Lowndes restates that neither Lindy or Michael were involved with the disappearance of their daughter. He leaves the cause of Azaria's death 'open' however.