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Chamberlains go for a holiday, Lindy hears her babys cry, goes to check the tent, Azaria isn't in there.
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Wally Goodwin finds Azarias bloodstained jumpsuit, booties, nappy and singlet near the base of the Rock. Her matinee jacket remains missing.
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Alice Springs Coroner Denis Barritt finds a dingo took Azaria but her body was disposed of by person or persons unknown.
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Forensic expert Ken Brown requests permission to do further tests on the jumpsuit.
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The Chamberlain's My Isa home is raided. More than 300 items are seized, including clothing and scissors.
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Among the reasons is the discovery of large quantities of blood in the now-dismantled family car.
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After new forensic evidence some of it related to bloodstains - is presented at a second inquest,
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Coroner Gerry Galvin commits Lindy to stand trial charged with murdering Azaria. Michael Chamberlain is charged as an accessory after the fact.
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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.
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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.
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Lindy is found guilty of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. Michael receives an 18-month suspended sentence.
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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.
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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.
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Evil Angels by Melbourne barrister John Bryson is published. It suggests the Chamberlains might have been wrongfully convicted.
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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.
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The Supreme Court of Darwin quashes all convictions and declares the Chamberlains innocent.
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Compensation of $1.3m is paid to the Chamberlains by the Northern Territory government.
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The findings of the third inquest are announced. NT Coroner John Lowndes says that neither Lindy or Michael were involved in Azaria's disappearance.
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