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'A Dingo has got my Baby'

  • Azaria Chamberlain is born

    Azaria was born to Michael and Lindy Chamberlain. Her name Azaria means, helped by God.
  • 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 event. Rumours are said that the name Azaria means 'sacrifice in the wilderness' and that Azaria was always dressed in black. The nations' opinions are divided.
  • Azaria's Clothing Found

    Wally Goodwin finds Azaria's bloodstained jumpsuit, booties, nappy and singlet near the base of Ayers Rock (now Uluru), about 4km away from the campsite.
  • Police statements from the Chamberlain Family

    Police statements are given from Lindy and Michael and their two sons, Aidan and Regan at Mt. Isa. Their 1977 Torana is searched.
  • Coroner rules that a dingo took Azaria.

    Coroner Dennis Barritt rules that a dingo to Azaria but unknown humans disposed of the body.
  • Chamberlain's Home is Raided

    Chamberlain's Mt. Isa home is raided and more than 300 items are taken including clothing and scissors.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Murder Trial Begins

    The Murder trial begins in Darwin. There is intense public interest, dingo jokes and the nation talks about whether Lindy is guilty or innocent. Lindy is also pregnant with her fourth child.
  • Mrs. Chamberlain found guilty.

    Mrs. Chamberlain is found guilty by the jury and is sentenced to life imprisonment. Mr. Chamberlain is also found guilty and given a suspended 18 month sentence.
  • 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.
  • New Coroner's inquiry

    New Coroner's inquiry held before Coroner Gerry Galvin. Mrs. Chamberlain commited for trial for murder and Mr. Chamberlain for being an accessory after the fact. Both are released on bail.
  • Mrs. Chamberlain Returns to Jail

    The Federal Court rejects an appeal. The Chamberlains seek leave to appeal to the High Court. Mrs. Chamberlain is sent to Berrimah jail in Darwin. Kahlia goes to live with foster parents Wayne and Jenny Miller.
  • 'Who Killed Baby Azaria?' TV docu-drama

    Screening of the Australian TV docu-drama, 'Who Killed Baby Azaria?'
  • Solicitor applies for Mrs. Chamberlain to be temporarily released.

    Solicitor Stuart Tipple applies for Mrs. Chamberlain to be temporarily released after Reagan is blinded in one eye when a bottle explodes after being thrown into a fire in the family's bakcyard. The application is denied.
  • High Court Appeal Fails

    The High Court appeal fails in a split judgement of 2:3
  • 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.
  • Kahlia gets new Foster Parents

    An application for release is made after Kahlia's foster parents are transferred. The application is rejected and Kahlia gets new foster parents, Dr. Owen and Jan Hughes.
  • 'Evil Angels' is Published

    'Evil Angels' written by Melbourne Barrister John Bryson is published. It implies that the Chambelains might have been incorrectly convicted.
  • Azaria's Matinee Jacket Found

    A baby's matinee jacket has been found at the base of Ayers Rock near dingo lairs. Mrs. Chamberlain claims it is Azarias.
  • 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 Chamberlains are Pardoned

    After a 14 month Royal Commission N.T government announce that the Chamberlains are pardoned. Justice Trevor Morling clears the Chamberlains and slams the evidence given by Joy Kuhl and other main prosecution witnesses.
  • The Conviction is Rejected

    N.T Supreme Court review the case and state the conviction rejected.
  • The Chamberlains are Declared Innocent.

    The Supreme Court of Darwin reject all convictions and declare that the Chamberlains are innocent.
  • 'Evil Angels' (A Cry in the Dark) is Released

    The film 'Evil Angels' (A Cry in the Dark) is released, starring Meryl Streep as Lindy Chamberlain.
  • The Chamberlains and Government Fail to an Agreement over Compensation

    N.T Government and the Chamberlain fail to come to any agreement over Compensation
  • Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain Divorce

    Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlains divorce becomes final. Kahlia chooses to live with Michael and visit Linday whilst Reagan stays with Lindy and visits Michael. Aidan divides his time between the two homes.
  • Lindy Meets Rick Creighton

    Lindy meet Rick Creighton during a speaking tour of the USA.
  • Compensation is given to the Chamberlains

    Compensation of $1.3m is given to the Chamberlains by the N.T Government.
  • Rick and Lindy get Married

    Rick and Lindy get Married, they live in Washington State, USE. Four Months later, Lindy gets custody of Kahlia and Reagan. Two years later, MIchael meets and marries Ingrid Bergner. Their daughter Zahra is born in June 1996.
  • The Third Inquest is Announced

    The findings of the third inquest are annouced. N.T Coroner John Lowneds states that neither Lindy or Michael were involved in Azaria's disappearance. The cause of Azaria's death becomes an open finding.
  • Lindy returns to Australia

    Lindy and Rick return to Australia to live with Reagan and Kahlia.
  • The opera 'Lindy' Premiers

    The opera 'Lindy' premiers at the Sydney Opera House.
  • Frank Cole says he shot the Dingo that Killed Azaria

    Melbourne pensioner Frank Cole syas that he shot the dingo that killed Azaria. He then takes a lie detector test. He passes the test but Lindy is doubtful.
  • 'Through My Eyes' is broadcasted on Channel 7

    The TV mini series 'Through My Eyes' is broadcasted on channel 7, Miranda Otto plays Lindy.
  • The Chamberlains write to the NT Government

    The Chamberlains write to the NT Government requesting a new inquiry that states that the death of Azaria was due to a dingo.
  • A Fourth Inquest is Announced

    A fourth inquest into Azarias death is announced. It is to commence on February 24, 2012
  • Lindy releases her autobiography

    Lindy releases her autobiography 'ThroughMy Eyes'.