Lindy Chamberlain Case

Azaria Chamberlain Goes Missing

Aug 17, 1980

Azaria Chamberlain Goes Missing

Lindy Chamberlain is Convicted

Oct 29, 1982

Lindy is convicted of murdering her nine-week-old daughter and is given a life sentence.

New evidence is Found

Feb 7, 1986

Baby clothes were found near a dingo's den and Lindy was released on remission, free of all charges.

Lindy and Michael(husband) officially pardoned

1987

Convictions revoked by Supreme Court of the Northern Territory

1988

Lindy Chamberlain recieves compensation

1992

The Australian Government pays Lindy $1.3 million in compensation for her improper arrest and imprisonment.

Fourth coroner's inquest

2012

Determined that Azaria died 'As a result of being attacked and taken by a dingo".