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Azaria Chamberlain was a nine weeks old baby when she disappeared on a family camping trip in the Northern Territory of Australia at Ayers Rock. Her clothing was later recovered at a dingo lair.
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Fast Facts
- Full name: Azaria Chantel Loren Chamberlain
- Father: Michael Chamberlain
- Mother: Lindy Chamberlain
- Brothers: Aidan and Reagan
- Disappeared: in Australia on family camping trip at Ayers Rock
- Trial began: September 13, 1982
- Lindy found guilty: October 29, 1982
- Lindy's sentence: Life in prison
- Michael: Convicted as an accessory after the fact, with a suspended sentence
- Lindy released: February 7, 1986
- Movie: A Cry in the Dark, November 1988
- Compensation: A$1.3 million paid to parents in 1992
- Final cause of death: Unknown
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Chamberlain Trial
Lindy Chamberlain was tried and convicted of her daughter's murder on October 29, 1982. Michael Chamberlain was convicted of being an accessory after the fact. The parents continue to maintain that their daughter had been carried away by a dingo.Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton: The Story And Timeline Of Events -
New Evidence
In 1986, discovery of new evidence—the jacket Azaria was wearing at the time of her disappearance, led to a new trial. Lindy was released, and the Northern Territory Court of Appeals overturned both parents' convictions, acquitting them of all charges. They were later awarded A$1.3 million for wrongful imprisonment. -
Final Resolution
The final coroner's report made no determination as to the cause or manner of death. It stated, "Azaria Chantel Loren Chamberlain died at Ayers Rock on 17th day of August 1980. As to the cause of her death and the manner in which she died the evidence adduced does not enable me to say. I therefore return an open finding and record the cause and manner of death as unknown."UMKC: Analysis & Findings of the Third Coroner's Inquest -
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University of Missouri-Kansas City: The Lindy & Michael Chamberlain ("Dingo") Trial (2005)
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Azaria Chamberlain Disappearance (1980)
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@scottishstevie oh I see, we learnt our lesson with Azaria Chamberlain in 1980. Won't do that again. But what about motive???? Weird.
@judedodd | November 04, 2009 08:49 AM
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View All Azaria Chamberlain Questions (6) | Ask a QuestionWhat you you think of the sentencing of Joba Chamberlains impersonator Ryan Ward? (1 Answer)It wasn't too bright for him to do what he did. I believe he even stated so. We can hope he has learned something from this and in the future ... read moreWho is Hank Azarias new girlfriend? (2 Answers)Katie Wright was an actress on Melrose Place and another series with Keri Russel called Malibu Shores. I loved her in the tv movie "A Secret Between Friends" with Marley ... read moreWas Wilt Chamberlain stupid? (1 Answer)Basketball like most team sports takes a lot of intelligence to master, Wilt dominated the basketball court during his days, he was an NBA MVP 4 times and in one ... read more
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@scottishstevie oh I see, we learnt our lesson with Azaria Chamberlain in 1980. Won't do that again. But what about motive???? Weird.
@judedodd | November 04, 2009 08:49 AM
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Azaria Chamberlain in Popular Culture
- IMDb: Through My Eyes (2004) (TV Mini-Series) | Who Killed Baby Azaria? (1983) (TV)
- Opera Theatre Sydney Opera House: Lindy (2002) (Opera)
- allmovie: A Cry In The Dark (1988)
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